Healthy Garden Guide
Good Pest Management, without Pesticides
The first step is to ensure your lawn and garden get a good start with healthy soil and plants that are well matched to the site. This will greatly reduce or eliminate pest problems from the outset. Plants are more susceptible to invasions if they’re already struggling with inadequate growing conditions.
Minimize the potential of pest problems by making changes in the management of plants and in the way your yard is designed. If you decide that you’d rather do away with a traditional lawn altogether, how about planting a range of substitutes that can easily adapt to the area? Hostas, oxalis and wild ginger are good ground covers for shaded sites, while kinnikinnick and coastal strawberry are better for sunnier, dry sites.
Helpful Tips
There are lots of ways to achieve a beautiful lawn or garden without having to resort to pesticide use.
Five steps to a healthy pesticide free lawn
Proper aeration, grass clippings and grass length can make a big difference to the health of your lawn.
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Quick Garden Tips
Soil composition, proper watering and good positioning of plants can make a significant impact on your garden's overall health.
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Diagnose Potential Pest Problems
Often, pest problems can easily be controlled using natural methods. This step by step guide will help assess and control pests in your yard.
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Prevent Future Pest Damage
Preventing future damage by pests can be as simple as companion planting or using native species.
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