Organic Lawn Care Sources & Resources

` Lawn Care Sources & Resources Introduction to OLC Organic Land Care: lawns, gardens and landscapes Every Yard Makes a Difference Lawn and Turf NOFA Standards for Organic Land Care Accreditation Course First, Do No Harm Every land use decision we make will... More

` Lawn Care Sources & Resources Introduction to OLC Organic Land Care: lawns, gardens and landscapes Every Yard Makes a Difference Lawn and Turf NOFA Standards for Organic Land Care Accreditation Course First, Do No Harm Every land use decision we make will have a positive or negative effect on the land in our care. Strive to understand and preserve existing elements that benefit the whole ecosystem––indigenous plants and soils, wildlife corridors and habitat, riparian buffers and watershed drainage, mature trees and shrubs. Minimize use of inputs that impact existing local ecosystems, such as fertilizer and water, and avoid adding any toxic materials to the land in your care. Every Yard Makes a Difference Keep pesticides off your lawn and gardens Using only non-toxic materials on your property reduces the health risk to yourself, your family, your neighbors and your local environment. See Why Organic? Use non-synthetic fertilizers from natural sources Synthetic fertilizers are mad Less