Slim. And. None.
Not that that residents who enjoy the perks of a lush landscape wouldn't like to use something else besides Roundup or 2,4-D, but the only alternative to slowly poisoning ourselves, rewiring our children's DNA, and contaminating the our water supply seems to be getting down and digging those unwelcome broadleaf invaders out by hand. And maybe a grapefruit knife.
Having spent my summers during childhood doing exactly that, I can assure you that reverting to old school techniques is probably Not. Going. To. Happen.
Paul Tukey, who wrote, produced, and stars "A Chemical Reaction," which warns about the hazards of using chemical lawn products, has written a definitive organic lawn care manual [pictured below] for establishing an organic lawn [ORDER HERE].
His website, www.safelawns.org is an excellent resource for learning how to wean yourself and your yard off the faster and easier, but more dangerous and deadlier alternative. Not to rub it in, but just in case you want to feel even more guilt about the damage caused by the lawn chemicals you're tempted to use, read THIS. Then learn even more about them HERE.
Our suggestion: Take baby steps -- 1] Buy the book. 2] Read it. 3] Instead of using chemical lawn products four times this year, cut back to two times. Or one. Or none. In fact, why not just skip this year?
Paul Tukey, who wrote, produced, and stars "A Chemical Reaction," which warns about the hazards of using chemical lawn products, has written a definitive organic lawn care manual [pictured below] for establishing an organic lawn [ORDER HERE].
His website, www.safelawns.org is an excellent resource for learning how to wean yourself and your yard off the faster and easier, but more dangerous and deadlier alternative. Not to rub it in, but just in case you want to feel even more guilt about the damage caused by the lawn chemicals you're tempted to use, read THIS. Then learn even more about them HERE.
Our suggestion: Take baby steps -- 1] Buy the book. 2] Read it. 3] Instead of using chemical lawn products four times this year, cut back to two times. Or one. Or none. In fact, why not just skip this year?
Arborist Christopher Mest, a natural lawn care manager, is an expert in organic lawn care. He will be at the screening of "A Chemical Reaction" on May 30th at the United Methodist Church at the corner of Cherry and Western. The movie starts at 7:00 PM. Bring your questions. Leave your lawn at home.
One more request. Between now and then, don't do anything to your lawn but water it and mow it. Maybe pull up a few weeds by hand. Come watch Paul Tukey's informative movie. Then listen to what Chris has to say about the changes you can make. And give them a try.
Your grandchildren will thank you.
•Contributed by Judy Linklater
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