{"id":7190,"date":"2017-07-29T18:18:40","date_gmt":"2017-07-29T22:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.greenneedham.org\/blog\/?page_id=7190"},"modified":"2023-07-01T14:42:32","modified_gmt":"2023-07-01T18:42:32","slug":"lawns-and-groundcovers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.greenneedham.org\/blog\/zero-waste-main-page-2\/lawns-and-groundcovers\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawns and Groundcovers"},"content":{"rendered":"

LAWNS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The possibilities are endless once you stop thinking of lawns as a necessity. You can turn large areas of lawn that are unused for recreation into wonderful garden beds filled with trees, shrubs, etc. Wet areas can become rain gardens. Shady spots make wonderful woodland gardens.<\/p>\n

GET RID OF YOUR LAWN (OR SOME OF IT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

copyright by Joanne Neale d\/b\/a Garden Mentor<\/a><\/em>SM<\/sup><\/em><\/p>\n

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organic lawn 16 years<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“Lawns are where our children and pets play. Do you want to expose them to harmful pesticides and herbicides? If you are paying a lawn company to treat your lawn, find out what it is being treated for and what exactly is being used. Ask your company to use an organic, slow acting fertilizer and gradually wean off the herbicides and pesticides. Don’t authorize preventive treatments that may not really be needed, as you can always treat a problem IF it arises (and is serious enough that you can’t ignore it).\u00a0 Remember, a perfect green lawn is not necessary unless you are running a golf course. Overseeding, judicious fertilizing with organic products (including topdressing with compost and leaving grass clippings on the lawn) will keep your lawn green and lush, even though you may end up with a few extra dandelions.”<\/p>\n

More lawn tips:<\/strong> Allow several kinds of grasses to grow, including drought\u2013tolerant fescues and clover, and mow high (at least 3 inches).<\/p>\n

Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n