Organic Lawn Care Benefits

Benelits of ORGANIC LAWN CARE ORGANIC Vs INORGANICK INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS Manure • Bat guano Ammonium sulfate • Compost • Bone meal • Feather meal • Alfalfa meal • Humus Potassium nitrate Fishmeal • Superphosphate Cottonseed meal Potassium chloride Seaweed meal • Potassium sulfate • Burned eggshells • Sewage sludge • Phosphorus 3 million tons • Urea · Fish emulsion "Some states do not allow application of fertilizers containing phosphorus. Therefore, it's imperative to double-check state regulations. of inorganic fertilizer is applied to American lawns every year. This means greater potential for toxic runoff in our communities. ORGANIC MATERIAL Exposure can BURN YOUR LAWN is decomposed by microorganisms in the soil. and can harm plants. .COST. May more than inorganic fertilizer. OVER-FERTILIZATION. can cause damage to the soil because of toxic levels of salt in the soil. 6 HEALTHY LIFE Helps promote Can contaminate WATER SUPPLY of microorganisms and fungi in the soil. Over time, lawns become more sustainable themselves, and affect humans, pets, and the environment. and less maintenance is required. " PROS&CONS of organic lauwn care • PROVIDES BENEFICIAL NUTRIENTS • COSTLIER THAN INORGANIC • IMPROVES ROOT GROWTH • LAWN GREEN-UP MAY TAKE • AIDS IN PHOTOSYNTHESIS LONGER THAN SYNTHETIC • ENRICHES SOIL FERTILIZERS • BIODEGRADABLE DANGERS OF INORGANIC LAWN CARE After herbicides were sprayed near a school in Ohio, 50 STUDENTS developed symptoms of poisoning. Risk of colon | lung | nose | prostate CANCERS ovarian | |leukemia | myeloma include: INORGANIC LAWN CARE HAS ALSO BEEN LINKED TO: Nervous System Disorders Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) Parkinson's Disease 10 Asthma Exposure can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, and throat through burning, itching, rashes, stinging, and blistering." Humans can also experience diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, headaches, wheezing, and coughing. 12 BIRTH DEFECTS DANGER TO ANIMALS Algae blooms can occur from • Blue Baby Syndrome over-fertilization, which can kill aquatic life. Methemoglobinemia: starves children of oxygen, resulting in a Dogs are two times more likely to coma or even death. develop lymphoma if their owners use herbicides on their lawn for four or Miscarriages more years at a time. 13 • Infertility Can cause the following: vomiting, seizures, muscle tremors, fatigue, weakness, respiratory problems, types of cancers, excessive salivation, or even death. DANGER TO THE ENVIRONMENT • The production of inorganic fertilizer requires biofuels that emit greenhouse gasses and water pollution. • Fertilizers that are water-soluble can pollute streams, lakes, rivers, and more importantly, the water supply. 14 These chemicals are toxic to living organisms and pollute the air and water systems. • Inorganic fertilizer negatively affects natural microorganisms in the soil, and worms that maintain soil health and control pest populations, 15 FACTS ABOUT SYNTHETIC PESTICIDES % CONTAIN ON A LIST OF 30 COMMONLY USED LAWN PESTICIDES 19 are linked to cancer active ingredients 13 are linked with birth defects 295% 21 are linked with infertility and reproductive issues 36 are linked to liver or kidney damage of ingredients CAN BE JUST AS DANGEROUS The other 15 with neurotoxicity and do not need to be included 11 with disruption of the endocrine system on the ingredients list. 28 Americans spend on average $40 BILLION a year on seed, sod, and chemicals for their lawn 18 environmental groups are pushing for organic lawn care for Major League Baseball fields 17 60-70 MILLION BIRDS DIE EACH YEAR BECAUSE OF PESTICIDE POISONING. 40-60 PERCENTAGE OF NITROGEN FINDS ITS WAY IN GROUND OR SURFACE WATER HOW TO HAVE A NATURAL ECO FRIENDLY LAWN 20 1 Use A Push Mower. Gas-powered mowers use 580 million gallons of gas each year, which emits hydrocarbon into the atmosphere. Leave Grass Clippings Behind. Grass naturally decomposes and can quickly provide a lawn with essential nutrients. 3 3-Inch Grass Height. Water is evaporated quicker from a short lawn. When kept around 3-4 inches in length it will effectively use rainwater and provide a bigger environment for insects. 4 Avoid Over-Watering. Water deeply by soaking the lawn, then allowing the soil to dry out before rewatering. This encourages healthy, deep root development. Remove weeds when they appear. Cornmeal can be applied before weeds begin to sprout to help cut down on outbreaks. It is a natural pre-emergent and will not harm any established plants. 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