Making your lawn and garden more “green”

by Jen (March 8, 2008)

One way we could help the environment is to change how we manicure our lawns. The standard of perfectly trimmed, evenly green grass requires a lot of water, mower gasoline and chemicals to maintain. You can go “green” with your chemicals, but there are even better options available:

• The No-Mow Lawn. This is a mix of grasses that grow slowly,  and only need to be mowed once a year. You can buy special blends tailored to your region. They don’t require fertilizer, withstand drought well, and thrive in the shade. By not mowing, you actually discourage weed germination. These lawns may look more flowing and wavy than traditional turf, or you may choose a mix that incorporates small flowers.
• LILaC. Low Input Lawn Care is a set of strategies to reduce the amount of maintenance required for your lawn. These lawns benefit from more mowing than the no-mow lawn, but need less fertilizer and pesticide than traditional turf. You can employ some or all of the strategies mentioned.
• Ornamental grasses don’t require much watering once they’re established. Mulch can be used to control grass growth and keep it from getting out of control. Some of these grasses can grow high, and they’re beautiful. Your lawn can still have a meticulously well-kept look, just one that relies on more hardy, low-maintenance grasses than the usual.

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