Green Patch
Sustainable Lawn Care Tips From The Experts
Local landscapers share best practices for maintaining an ecologically healthy lawn
Using chemicals isn’t the only way to get a bright green, healthy-looking lawn. According to local lawn care experts, there are many ways to be environmentally-conscious while keeping your lawn beautiful. Using Organics, Not Pesticides Because of the health risks, local landscapers are trading in pesticides for organics. Organics are naturally-occurring fertilizers, like compost, manure, peat or worm castings. Eco-friendly landscapers will use a combination of natural ingredients, like a leaf compost, instead of chemicals. Tip: Grass disposal commences at recycling in Mahwah this Thursday. Dan Muller, vice president of Blue Meadow Landscaping, said that his company implemented an organic landscaping program last year that they will …
