Guest guest Posted May 22, 2001 Report Share Posted May 22, 2001 Yes -- much better and less expensive in the long run. There's a wonderful radio talk show on this every week in my area. The host has written several books and has a website with lots of good info -- www.dirtdoctor.com Gaylen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2001 Report Share Posted May 22, 2001 Has anyone done Organic Lawn Care? Is it both safe and effective? Thanks, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2001 Report Share Posted May 22, 2001 if you are referring to lawn care without the use of chemical fertilizers and weed killers there are plenty of books available while I still use fertilizer there are plenty of things you can do to improve the lawn without chemicals... the book I refer to (not an organic book) advises to do the following in order to have a nice yard use a mulching mower have the lawn core aerated at least every two years dethatching - (only if its reallly bad) not necessary if you core aerate or add some top dressing (top soil) yearly the books also recommends adding lime based on your soil type-you could find out if your soil needs it by taking a sample to the county extension service also you should overseed as grass plants do have a limited lifespan... the best part is a good healthy lawn will keep weed growth down to a minimum so you wouldnt need a chemical de-weeder...my wife is able to go out and pull the occasional dandelion and our lawn looks great! sorry I dont have the book title.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2001 Report Share Posted May 22, 2001 Does this extend to organic methods to control bugs in your house? I would like some information on that if you have it. Heidi Re: [ ] Organic Lawn Care... Yes -- much better and less expensive in the long run. There's a wonderful radio talk show on this every week in my area. The host has written several books and has a website with lots of good info -- www.dirtdoctor.com Gaylen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2001 Report Share Posted May 22, 2001 In a message dated 5/21/2001 9:25:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, MRSULU@... writes: << Has anyone done Organic Lawn Care? Is it both safe and effective? Thanks, Steve >> My husband just started trying it this year. He's put beer, dish soap and something else (ammonia?) that eludes me right now on our lawn. I must say our lawn is very green and not buggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2001 Report Share Posted May 22, 2001 MRSULU@... wrote: > Has anyone done Organic Lawn Care? > > Is it both safe and effective? > > Thanks, Steve Dear Steve, I've had excellent results with products from http://www.tainio.com/. I use a distributor name Pat Hansen in Washington state, I think. You can find her on their " distributor " list on this website. I've used her for a few years and she'll answer questions or find out answers for you. Their primary product is a microbial called Biogenesis. The problem to switching to organic from chemical products, is that part or most of the microbial life in the soil has been killed off. I have an ancient lawn that has never seen fertilizer or herbicides so I don't have experience here, but I have listened to past seminar tapes and these products are used on golf courses, the ultimate challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2001 Report Share Posted May 23, 2001 Yes he does cover some of that. Which bugs do you want to control? Beneficial nematodes are terrific at eliminating ants, fleas, mosquitos and termites. You apply them to your lawn and beds around the house. Gaylen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2001 Report Share Posted May 23, 2001 In a message dated 5/22/01 6:32:26 AM Central Daylight Time, nechapasi@... writes: > while I still use fertilizer there are plenty of things you can do to > improve > the lawn without chemicals... > > If you're using chemical fertilizer, check the labels carefully. Many contain high levels of nickel as well as other things that are harmful to the body. Check out the dirt doctor site I posted about to find some good ideas for organic fertilizers. His recommendations are really great at building healthy lawns. Gaylen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2001 Report Share Posted May 23, 2001 A book I really like is REBUGGING YOUR HOME AND GARDEN: a step by step guide to modern pest control (5 authors!) One of the main things I like about this book is that is lists a WIDE RANGE of things to do (for a given bug)--- some more toxic than others--- so you know what the options are. It in arranged in a format that is VERY easy to use--- each bug has a couple of pages, including a chart where you figure out what might work.... (I'm not explaining that right, but it is very nice and easy to use.) At 06:53 AM 5/22/2001 -0400, you wrote: >Does this extend to organic methods to control bugs in your house? I would like some information on that if you have it. > >Heidi > > > > > Re: [ ] Organic Lawn Care... > > >Yes -- much better and less expensive in the long run. There's a wonderful >radio talk show on this every week in my area. The host has written several >books and has a website with lots of good info -- www.dirtdoctor.com >Gaylen > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2001 Report Share Posted May 24, 2001 thanks, Heidi Re: [ ] Organic Lawn Care... > > >Yes -- much better and less expensive in the long run. There's a wonderful >radio talk show on this every week in my area. The host has written several >books and has a website with lots of good info -- www.dirtdoctor.com >Gaylen > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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