Organic Lawn Care 101: Blogs on Patch

Now's the time to spruce up your lawn, and our bloggers are here to help you do it organically.

Before you put those harmful chemicals on your lawn to make it green, lush and weed-free, several Patch bloggers are asking you to consider using organic methods. Here are three blog posts to help you go green, from killing that hairy bittercress weed to making your grass barefoot-friendly. 1. Blogger Susan Valerian offers 10 tips to get a healthier, safer lawn. You can learn about soil testing and getting the best grass seeds. 2. If you use RoundUp weed killer, blogger Dennis Ehren is asking you to reconsider. He says the main ingredient may be responsible for causing cancer, amongst other illnesses. 3. Have you noticed a new weed in your yard or garden that has pretty little white flowers? Blogger Scott McHenry gives us the lowdown on …

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