How Do You Create A Weed Free Lawn Without Using Harmful Chemicals?
With a little extra effort you can have a weed-free lawn without using chemicals. Weeds cannot grow in a healthy lawn as they are crowded out. The time and effort becomes less and less over the years and eventually will become maintenance free. • Take soil samples to a local nursery or send them into a testing center. The test will show your nutrient and pH levels, and how much organic matter is present. • Use the results to target specific organic spreads to maintain correct levels for growing grass. • Use corn gluten meal in the spring and fall as a pre-emergent for weeds. The corn gluten will also give a small amount of slow-release nitrogen, making it a good weed and feed combination. • Water your lawn or go out after a rain and remove weeds by hand, making sure to get the root system or else the weed will grow back. Use a dandelion tool to remove dandelions. • Re-seed the entire lawn (in Fall and/or Spring) if necessary, paying particular attention to bare spots. Use a grass mix w
