The Environmental Cost of a Perfect Lawn, Part 2

If you caught our previous blog, you know that pesticides leach into our groundwater at an alarming rate. If you don’t use natural lawn care, you’re likely applying between 3 and 10 pounds of toxic pesticides to each acre of your lawn each year, according to the Toxics Information Project. That creates a large amount of trace chemicals which run off into the ground water and wreak environmental havoc.

According to Beyond Pesticides, 16 of 30 commonly used pesticides are dangerous to birds, 24 to fish, and 11 to bees. Dogs exposed to toxic pesticides are twice as likely to develop canine lymphoma, to say nothing of the beneficial insect species that toxic pesticides WIPE OUT. These therapeutic insects are vital to a healthy lawn, and are left intact in high-quality natural lawncare programs.

And pesticides don’t just harm the wildlife. The Georgia State Government says that 50 percent of the U.S. population relies on ground water for drinking water, and children – who are more vulnerable to pesticides because of their small and growing bodies –remain more likely to be exposed to lawn pesticides than adults. The environmental dangers caused by toxic pesticides affect all of us… even those of us who never use them.

An organic lawn care program can break that cycle. Natural turf is stronger and healthier than a lawn treated with toxic pesticides, and a natural lawncare service can bring out the best in your lawn without harming the environment. At Natural Turf, we believe in the positive benefits of an eco-friendly lawn. Our pesticides work with the local ecosystem: keeping insects out of your lawn without blanketing the area in poisons. Our organic lawn care products enrich the soil and strengthen the roots of your grass, maintaining a healthy lawn for years and decades to come. Your organic grass will look great, and more importantly, you’ll safeguard your family and the nearby environment.

When you start today, you’ll be taking a small step to solve a BIG problem. Contact Natural Turf to discuss our natural and organic lawn care programs, inquire about pricing or schedule a free consultation. We’ll show you how green and beautiful a natural lawn can be!

The Environmental Cost of a Perfect Lawn, Part I

According to the Toxics Information Project, Americans use 67 million pounds of toxic pesticides on their lawn every year. That means 3 to 10 pounds of pesticide per acre of lawn. Because pesticides are applied in small doses, people naturally assume that the damage is minimal—or only impacts the area immediately around their lawn. Nothing could be further from the truth.

When you water your lawn or it rains, the resulting runoff carries trace pesticides into nearby groundwater, which can in turn get back into your drinking water. Unlike natural lawncare, toxic pesticides deplete oxygen in the water, create blooms of algae and cause serious damage to the local ecosystem. According to Beyond Pesticides, out of 30 common lawn pesticides, 17 have been detected in groundwater and 23 have the potential to leach into the nearby environment. Imagine that damage, compounded by the damage caused to family and neighbors who are more directly exposed to lawn pesticides. It’s scary, and it’s happening all over America.

That’s why natural lawn care makes so much sense. Natural Turf is committed to sharing safe, organic lawn care with your family—bringing you the lush green carpet you expect, without damaging the environment. Natural fertilizers and pesticides working in conjunction with the environment: doing the job without contaminating your soil or poisoning water runoff. And our Natural turf looks just as good as turf treated with toxic pesticides, while providing a safer environment for both your family—and the ecosystem.

At Natural Turf, we specialize in natural lawn care, with a variety of programs that treat your lawn year-round. Our pesticides keep bugs away without damaging the soil, and our organic lawn care techniques strengthen roots to make for a stronger, healthier lawn overall. Calls us today to see how natural lawncare can work for you… and make the world a little greener in the process.