Love Your Lawn

Have a thick, green lawn without turning your backyard into a toxic waste dump.

By Natural Home Staff
May/June 2003

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You can have a thick, green lawn without turning your backyard into a toxic waste dump by following these eco-friendly suggestions. (P.S.: Encourage neighbors to “green” their lawns, too, so your neighborhood is a safe haven for kids, pets, and the planet.)

Resources:
Better Basics for the Home by Annie Berthold-Bond (Three Rivers Press, 1999)

“How To Have a Healthy Lawn without Excessive Chemicals” by NaturaLawn of America

Lawn Care Guide

Millennium Lawns

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