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Pesticides Go Natural - Tips for Natural Lawn and Garden Care

You don't need pesticides to have a healthy lawn or garden. In most cases, pest damage is a sign of weak plants or poor soil. Pesticides can make a problem seem to go away, but it's usually only a short term solution.


Follow these 10 tips for success (PDF) or postcard version (PDF) for a healthy lawn and garden.

Learn more about natural controls for weeds (PDF) and chinch bugs (PDF).

Fact sheets on natural gardening.
Because it's not just about lawns. Learn about natural care for flowers, trees and vegetable gardens.

Fact sheets about various lawn and garden care topics.

More than the basics.
Our complete 40-page guide to natural lawn and garden care.

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Last updated June 2009


 
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