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, either themselves or with a lawn company. 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 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.

Bees and butterflies are in serious danger. Their numbers have been declining for decades, and synthetic lawn chemicals are a major part of the problem. If you want to help, organic lawn care is one of the most meaningful things you can do.

An organic lawn nourishes the soil instead of forcing the grass to grow quickly. Compost, plant-based nutrients and slow-release organic lawn fertilizer build healthy soil biology that strengthens turf from the ground up. A natural lawn doesn't rely on the heavy chemical treatments that damage the insects our entire food supply depends on.

Bees and butterflies do far more than add beauty to your yard. They pollinate about a third of everything we eat. Without them, fruits, vegetables and countless plants simply can't survive. A natural lawn that avoids synthetic pesticides and herbicides gives pollinators a healthier place to land and feed. Your yard can be part of the solution.

This is the Year of the Pollinator, and 2026 is the right time to act. That's not a slogan or a sales pitch; it's a genuine call to protect bees and butterflies. Lawn and garden chemicals rank among the most serious threats pollinators face today. These substances don't stay contained; they move through the air, drain into streams and accumulate in ways that add up over time. Choosing an eco-friendly lawn is one of the most tangible steps you can take. Your property may cover just a small patch of earth, but managed well, that patch can genuinely matter.

What's the investment? Eco-friendly lawn care is priced similarly to most synthetic programs. And because your soil improves every season, you spend less on corrective treatments and pest control as time goes on. An organic lawn develops its own natural resistance to disease and pests. Our lawn library is packed with simple, chemical-free tips for homeowners who want to do even more for pollinators. Eco-friendly habits gain momentum once you get moving.

Get in touch with us. We're a lawn company devoted entirely to organic lawn care. A natural lawn still looks full, clean and cared-for. No other lawn company matches this level of dedication to eco-friendly, pollinator-friendly practices. This Year of the Pollinator, you can become a pollinator protector and your yard can become an eco-friendly refuge. It just takes a fresh approach to get there.