What’s an organic lawn?

Just like the organic produce you can get at the grocery store or farmers market, an organic lawn is grown without synthetic chemicals. That means no synthetic fertilizers & no synthetic weed killers.

Why is it so important that we get away from synthetic lawn chemicals?

With around 40 million acres of turfgrass in the continental United States, grass is by far the largest irrigated crop in the country. We have three times as much land set aside for growing turf as we do for irrigated corn. ​

Each year, Americans apply around 90 million pounds of synthetic chemical fertilizer to their lawns. These chemicals destroy the composition of our soils, pollute our waters and damage the creatures responsible for natural decomposition processes. ​

Chemicals found in synthetic fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides also introduce toxins to humans, pets and wildlife, which are known to cause disease and other health problems.

How can an organic yard help heal the planet?

Natural lawn care isn't about pumping nutrients into your lawn, it's about building up organic matter in your soil. Having healthier soil will mean thicker turf and less weeds, which means less need for herbicides. Having healthier soil will mean less watering, because organic matter locks moisture into the soil. Plus, healthy soil sequesters carbon, keeping it out of the atmosphere where it becomes a greenhouse gas.

Removing synthetic chemicals from our yards also keeps those chemicals out of our watershed-- something that we as an organic lawn care company work at every day. Applying organic fertilizer, soil amendments and microbial drenches will build up your soil and give you a healthier lawn. Natural fertilizer also locks carbon into your soil, which is great for the environment.

What it means to have an organic yard.

An organic lawn functions as a small but valuable ecosystem. When chemicals are removed and soil biology is allowed to recover, your yard becomes habitat for pollinators, beneficial insects, soil organisms, birds and small wildlife. Healthy, living soil supports diverse microbial communities that break down organic matter, cycle nutrients and create the foundation for plant life that pollinators depend on. This biological activity improves soil structure (less compaction), increases water retention and reduces runoff, which helps keep nearby streams and lakes cleaner for aquatic species.

Pollinator-supporting plants play a key role in a healthy natural yard. Clover and other flowering groundcovers provide nectar and pollen throughout the growing season, offering critical food sources for native bees and butterflies. Clover also gives your natural lawn biological balance, which is important for preventing disease or fungus outbreaks.

Management practices matter as much as plant choice. Allowing grass to grow a bit taller creates cooler, shaded microhabitats for insects. Watering deeply but infrequently promotes deeper roots and a more resilient soil web, supporting organisms from earthworms to predatory beetles that help regulate pests naturally. By eliminating synthetic lawn fertilizer and herbicides, organic lawns avoid the chemical residues that harm non-target species and disrupt food chains.

An organic lawn is not just turf—it’s functioning habitat. It supports biodiversity, strengthens local pollinator populations, offers safe foraging areas for birds and beneficial insects and contributes to healthier urban and suburban ecosystems. When your yard works with natural processes, it becomes part of a larger network of wildlife-friendly spaces that sustain pollination, soil health and ecological resilience.