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.

Taking care of the ground beneath our feet is something a lot of people are thinking more seriously about. If you believe the natural world is worth protecting, the way you treat your lawn is part of that. Organic lawn care is one of the most practical ways to put creation care into action right in your own backyard.

An organic lawn works by feeding the soil instead of forcing the grass. Rather than applying synthetic treatments that deliver a quick green fix, a natural lawn builds real biology underground. Compost, plant-based nutrients and slow-release organic lawn fertilizer strengthen the soil over time, growing turf that's denser, more resilient and more self-sufficient every season.

Healthier soil means deeper roots and thicker grass. A natural lawn crowds out weeds naturally because strong, dense turf doesn't leave gaps for them. You're not just treating symptoms with another round of chemicals. You're building something that works the way healthy land is supposed to work.

Creation care also means thinking about how our yards impact the world around us. The planet is big, and caring for creation can feel overwhelming. But if you just focus on your corner of creation, you can actually make a difference. An eco-friendly lawn keeps synthetic chemicals out of storm drains, streams and local waterways, and supports the pollinators, birds and beneficial insects that depend on a cleaner environment. An eco-friendly yard becomes part of the solution instead of a source of pollution.

What does it cost? Eco-friendly lawn care is priced close to most synthetic programs, and soil health builds on itself year after year. An organic lawn naturally resists disease and pests over time, which means less money spent on herbicides and pesticides. Our eco-friendly lawn library is also packed with simple, chemical-free techniques for homeowners who want to go further in their creation care efforts.

Talk with us. We're a lawn company built entirely around organic lawn care and eco-friendly practices. No other lawn company takes creation care this seriously. A natural lawn still looks clean, intentional and well-kept. It just gets there in a way that respects the world around it.