21 Expert Organic Lawn Care Tips
The expert who founded Safelawns.org offers insider's tips for achieving a lush, green lawn – without the use of toxic pesticides or chemical fertilizers. By Paul Tukey / SafeLawns.org
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Reduce Your Lawn Watering by 70 to 100%. Here's How
Lawns are water guzzlers, requiring about an inch of water per week during the growing season to remain green and vibrant. Many arid regions of the nation don't get anywhere near that much average rainfall, and many municipalities have restrictions on how much you can apply. To conserve water and get the best results for your lawns, gardens, trees and shrubs, remember these tips (and get detailed lawn watering tips):
Water in the morning
Water deeply and infrequently
Use an automatic shutoff to control watering when you're away from home.
Use organic fertilizers and soil amendments
Choose the right plant for the right place.
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