A Healthier, Happier Organic Lawn...

Each year, in America, over three million tons of synthetic fertilizer and 70 million pounds of pesticides are used to obtain a "perfect" lawn. These chemicals may help make your lawn look good initially, but at what price?  Paul Tukey, author of The Organic Lawn Care Manual and founder of safelawns.org, wants to help educate homeowners about the importance of going organic for a healthier lawn. "It's a matter of health and the environment," he says.  Yes, it can take a couple of years to make the transition, the final results are worth the wait. Healthy organic soil soaks up nutrients and water like a sponge and makes the grass less vulnerable to drought and disease.  It also permits you to spend less time working on it.  A few tips-

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