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 big trouble. Their numbers have been falling for decades, and synthetic lawn chemicals (“weed and feed” fertilizer, glyphosate and toxic pest control) are a big part of the reason. If you want to help pollinators, organic lawn care is one of the most direct things you can do.

An organic lawn feeds the soil instead of forcing the grass to grow fast. Compost, plant-based nutrients and slow-release organic lawn fertilizer build healthy soil biology that strengthens turf from the roots up. A natural lawn doesn't need poisonous chemical treatments that harm pollinators. Plants, including turf, were fed by natural means long before synthetic chemicals ever came along.

Bees and butterflies do a lot more than look nice. They pollinate about a third of everything we eat. Without them, fruits, vegetables and many plants simply can't reproduce. A natural lawn that skips synthetic pesticides and herbicides gives pollinators a safer place to land and feed. Your yard can be a pollinator haven.

In 2026, Good Sweet Earth is celebrating the Year of the Pollinator. That isn't a marketing gimmick; it's a commitment to protecting bees and butterflies. Synthetic chemicals applied to lawns and gardens are one of the biggest threats pollinators face. They drift beyond your property line, run off into waterways and build up in the environment over time. An eco-friendly lawn is a direct response to that. Your yard may be small, but it's your corner of the world, and that corner can actually make a huge difference for local pollinators.

What does it cost? Eco-friendly lawn care is priced close to most synthetic programs. And because your soil gets healthier every year, you spend less on corrective treatments and pest control over time. An organic lawn builds its own natural resistance to disease and pests. Want to learn more? Our lawn library is full of simple, chemical-free tips for homeowners who want to do even more for pollinators. Making even one eco-friendly choice in your yard this year can make a world of difference.

Talk with us. We're a lawn company that focuses entirely on organic lawn care. A natural lawn still looks thick, clean and well-kept. No other lawn company brings this kind of commitment to eco-friendly, pollinator-friendly practices. This Year of the Pollinator, make your yard a refuge for bees and butterflies.