Lush lawns seem to be a requirement of home ownership, especially in the suburbs. It unifies the neighborhood visually when one home after another is surrounded by a carpet of emerald green grass.

Originally appeared in the April 2015 issue. [I]n 2015, when Down East presented the town of Ogunquit with its 33rd annual Environmental Award for its pioneering ban on the use of toxic pesticides and ...

Much like organic gardening, the basis for natural lawn care lies in healthy soils, which are the foundation for a healthy lawn. Within our soil lies an incredibly diverse ecosystem that is often ...

Guest columnist Jacqueline Kowalski writes in opposition to chemical lawn care. She is the Agriculture and Natural Resource Educator for Ohio State University Extension Cuyahoga County. More and more ...

Residential lawns consume over 2.5 billion gallons of water a year. This makes taking a natural approach to lawn care appealing for homeowners. Also, almost 3 million tons of fertilizer are applied to ...

If you’re a homeowner, no doubt you’ve been exposed to the debate over whether chemical or organic fertilizer is best for your lawn. Because organic fertilizer, which is typically comprised of ...

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (CBSNewYork)-- Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. So what makes a beautiful lawn? The natural lawn is making a comeback, decades after the advent of lawn chemicals. It's no ...

This content is sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection. As temperatures warm up, Montgomery County residents are rethinking their approach to lawn care. The County’s ...

LAS VEGAS, March 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, instead debuts as a better way to lawn. instead is a new answer to the old way of doing things, a brand that delivers what matters to consumers in ...

From robotic mowers to clover lawns, these are the trends experts say to expect. David Carter / Getty Images With the cold winter season right around the corner, your lawn is probably the last thing ...

Do you pull out the weed killer at the first sign of dandelions? If so, you could be putting your family at risk. All pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides are toxic on some level. Along with ...