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Natural Lawn Care

A beautiful lawn is possible without chemicals.

Mow Higher (one to two inches), Mow Regularly and Leave the Clippings

Grasscycling, or mulch-mowing, leaves grass clippings on the lawn. As these clippings break down, they add nutrients and moisture to the soil, resulting in a healthier lawn.

Fertilize Moderately in September with a "Natural Organic" or "Slow-Release" Fertilizer

Healthy lawns in the Pacific Northwest are a light meadow green. The best time to fertilize is in September when grass builds root reserves for the next year. If you wish to fertilize twice, apply fertilizer in September and May.

Water Deeply to Moisten the Whole Root Zone

Lawns need only about one inch of water a week in summer, including rain, to stay green. The rest of the year, rainfall is enough. For lawns that don't get heavy use, you can let them go brown and dormant; water them once a month, and they'll bounce back in the fall.

Avoid using Weed-and-Feed on Lawns

Accept a few weeds, and crowd out problems by growing a dense, healthy lawn. Weed-and-feed-type products spread chemicals on the whole yard, not just the weeds, which is an unnecessary expense.

Have a Really Bad Lawn?

Improve poor lawns with aeration, overseeding and topdressing with compost.

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