Organic Lawns

Here at FoxFarm, we’re hearing from more and more gardeners who want to make the switch to an all-organic lawn.  The benefits are obvious: a safer lawn for your kids and pets, less runoff into rivers and oceans, and a significant cost savings over time.  What’s not to like?

Start with Peace of Mind Premium Lawn Fertilizer.  It’s packed with nutrients and beneficial microbes that keep your lawn thick, luscious, green and healthy.   Apply 4 pounds per 150 square feet, using a garden spreader, and rake gently into soil and water immediately.  Feed one more time this fall, and then give it a rest through winter.

Set the blades on your mower higher, and leave the grass clippings on your lawn to decompose.  If you aren’t getting enough natural rainfall, water deeply once or twice a week.

Fall is a good time to aerate your lawn to prevent thatch build-up. You can use a spading fork for this, or buy a pair of those groovy spiked sandals (available at garden centers) and just walk across the lawn.  Rake in a layer of Happy Frog Soil Conditioner after you de-thatch to improve the health of the soil and encourage a strong, deep root system.