We all seem to have a fondness for our lawn. There are a lot of things that we can do in the yard. Barbecues and kids running around playing in sprinklers. It is a place that we can decorate with yard ornaments and various plants or shrubbery. We can relax in it and take care of it, reaping the reward of having a carpet under bare feet when outside. For this reason, many people are putting a lot of effort into protecting their lawns and ensuring that its always lush and green. This also means trying to find new ways of going green in the lawn so that your bare feet are not stepping on tons of chemicals and bugs.
The Problem with Lawn Care
Throughout history we have enjoyed having a lawn. We have been obsessed with it at times. Spraying chemicals left and right to ensure that we do not have insects biting us and that we have a lot of greenery outside of our windows. All those chemicals are good for the lawn, in some ways, but it isn’t always good for the environment. In fact, it causes more damage than good at times because we often use more than we really need to. Those chemicals can damage the soil quality and so much more.
Green Lawns with Less Chemicals
Chemicals cause damage to the soil, water that it may “wash” into, and more. It also has the ability to make people, pets, and wildlife sick. Is there a better way to handle keeping the grass green without those other chemicals? The answer is, “Yes”. Many people are choosing to go green with their lawn care. They choose grasses that promise to flourish in their part of the world, watering less often, but ensuring that the water has a chance to seep deeply into the ground, and avoiding chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Composting and using it as fertilizer for your lawn will add nutrients to the soil and keep your grass green. You can use natural pesticides on your lawn. There are even some natural pesticides that use food grade materials to ensure that they are safe, but effective at removing the few insect types that damage a lawn. There are many people who also aerate their lawn to ensure it is not too tightly packed to be healthy. In shady areas, you may consider planting moss in your lawn or ground cover plants to ensure that the grass is always greener in those areas.
Why Going Green Is Best
How much money do you spend each year on fertilizers and pest control chemicals that barely work? If you multiply that by everyone in your neighborhood or your community, the dollar amounts soon become unreal. Then you have to look at how much damage all those chemicals are doing to the soil quality and the water quality in your area. Is it worth it when there are other, natural ways of getting the lawn that we want without chemicals? We live in a world where we are trying to protect it for our future generations. Shouldn’t we start by eliminating one of the biggest things that damage the earth’s soil?