Are you looking for ways to keep your lawn looking its best but without the use of chemicals? It’s possible to have a healthy lawn that is entirely organic. It may require a bit more work than spraying it with chemicals. However, the end result is worth it. You’re left with a lawn that is a vibrant green and safe for the whole family, pets included.
Here are 10 tips to keep your lawn completely organic.
Mow Your Lawn High
A lawn with longer blades of grass isn’t unhealthy and forgotten about. Mowing your lawn a bit higher than usual will keep your grass strong and healthy.
Too short of grass and the plant must speed up their growth process to go through photosynthesis. This will put stress on the grass and lead to shallow roots. Longer grass will grow strong and deep roots which help to keep each blade healthy.
Keep the Blades Sharp
A dull lawn mower can damage your grass. Instead of cleanly cutting each blade, a dull mower will rip the grass. Ensure that before you mow the lawn that the blades are sharp.
Water Less Often
You would think watering your lawn less would kill the grass. However, it does the opposite, as long as you don’t starve it of water. With less water, it forces the roots of the grass to grow deeper into the ground as it searches for water, which builds a stronger blade of grass.
Spread the Grass Clippings
After you mow the lawn, don’t throw away the clippings. They contain a large amount of nitrogen and nutrients which the lawn needs to thrive. Instead, spread them across the yard to give back more nutrients. Grass clippings also act as a mulch to help stop weed seeds from sprouting.
Top With Compost
You can make your own natural fertilizer with organic compost.
Once you have a good amount of compost, regularly spread it across the top of your lawn. It will provide a large number of nutrients that will keep your grass healthy.
Avoid Any Pesticides and Synthetic Fertilizers
Using anything that is not considered natural or organic will, in turn, make your lawn non-organic. Pesticides can kill the beneficial life that feeds and lives within the grass. There are several
Use Organic Fertilizers
If you want to use fertilizers on your lawn, you should ensure that they are organic. Whatever you add to your grass, it should complement the biology of the soil.
When selecting a fertilizer, look for one that is long-term. A long-term fertilizer helps to promote sustainable health within the lawn.
Test Your Soil
We spend much time talking about the grass itself. If the soil is weak and missing essential nutrients though, it will be hard to keep your lawn healthy. Test the soil to see which nutrients need to be added to give it boost.
Overseed Your Lawn
It may seem like you’re wasting grass seed, but
Pull Weeds
You’ll likely come into contact with weeds, especially as you transition to an organic lawn. If you want to get rid of them organically, you can either pull them by hand, spray them with citrus oil, or even try vinegar.
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