Here are some helpful tips to keep your lawn beautiful and chemical free.

• Sow Grass in the fall, when the weather is cooler and there is less competition from weeds.
   

• Grow a mixture of grasses that do well in your area.  Zoysia, a spreading perennial grass grows thick, choking-out weeds and the grass maintains its lushness with little watering.
   

• Set your lawnmower higher and leave the clippings to promote a lush strong lawn.
   

• Practice deep watering techniques to cut down on the amount of water needed to maintain your lawn.
   

• Use all natural herbicides and pesticides that are pet friendly like St. Gabriel's Approved Brand.

Landscapers Go Wild
Big lawns can mean lots of work.  Instead of laying vast areas of sod or grass seed around your home, try leaving the outer areas woodsy and natural.  Plant tall grasses, wildflowers, trees and bushes.  These will provide nuts, berries and other ingredients to attract birds, which are natural insect controllers.  This method also provides homes for wildlife and can maintain that natural ecological stability that all homeowners and their pets need.