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Organic vs. Chemical Fertilizers

There are two different definitions for “organic”: a cultural definition and a chemical definition. Culturally, organic simply means or refers to a naturally derived substance, while the chemical definition of organic means, “of or pertaining to the element of carbon”; in essence, a carbon-based compound whether it came from a factory or nature.  Whether they [...]

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Lawn Care: Part Two

Fertilizing Your Lawn   The basic idea: With organic fertilizers, you won’t be able to calculate exact amounts, but it has its benefits too.  Clover may be a great natural fertilizer that you can grow amongst your grass – and it requires very little extra work.  For another great inexpensive option, applying your own sieved [...]

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Lawn Care: Part One

A Longer Lawn is a Lower Maintenance Lawn   The basic idea: A lawn will be lower maintenance when it is cut at higher mow heights, such as 3 or more inches high (about 7-8 centimeters). Longer lawns crowd out weeds better, drink less water, require less fertilizer, have fewer insect and disease problems, actually [...]

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