Lawns get treated with up to 10 times more synthetic chemicals per acre than farms. Homeowners' use of pesticides and fertilizers is hurting a burning planet.
Synthetic pesticides in particular create a vicious cycle that releases more greenhouse gases: Insects and weeds become resistant to the chemicals, growers use more, killing even more beneficial soil organisms and incentivizing more pesticide manufacturing and releasing more greenhouse gases.
What’s a gardener to do? We can each make huge dents in our greenhouse gas contributions and enjoy beautiful gardens without chemicals. Here are some simple techniques that support soil health without fertilizers and pesticides. First, landscape your home and garden with native plants that are already well-adapted to local conditions. Replacing grass with natives is one of the easiest and most beautiful ways to landscape without chemicals. As a residual benefit, you will see a marked increase in birds, butterflies, bees and other wildlife in your gardens, making them even more alive.
If you stick with grass, grow less of it and aerate it. Spread grass seed, instead of fertilizer, to keep it lush and to out-compete weeds. Throw away the bag on your electric lawn mower, leaving clippings and leaf mulch on the lawn as compost.
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