A natural lawn care company dedicated to growing healthier turf in West Michigan.
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.
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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. 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.
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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 care 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.
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What it means to have an organic yard
If you want a more sustainable yard, one that stays greener in the heat of summer with less watering, choosing an organic lawn is the smartest way forward. A natural lawn focuses on soil health, not just short-term turf color. That means instead of feeding the grass blades, you’re feeding the soil— building an ecosystem underground that supports thicker, lusher, more self-sustaining grass— and encouraging deep root growth.
A natural lawn doesn’t mean messy or weedy. With deeper roots, your turf becomes more drought-tolerant, naturally weed-resistant and bounces back from stress without synthetic inputs. An alternative lawn can look vibrant and healthy, without any harsh stuff propping it up.
Natural lawns are also a great solution for water conservation. When we boost the soil’s organic matter with compost, worm castings or organic fertilizer, the soil holds moisture longer—so your grass gets what it needs without constant watering. That means lower water bills and a lawn that’s better equipped for hot, dry weeks.
Healthy soil holds water in. Plus, it fosters beneficial microbes and earthworms, which help with aeration, break down thatch and cycle nutrients naturally. When your soil biology thrives, your lawn will too.
Organic lawn treatments, utilizing compost tea or plant-based products, nourish your turf without chemicals, creating a safer place for kids and pets. Natural treatments also avoid burning your grass or sterilizing the soil.
And while your natural lawn may end at your property line, its benefits reach far beyond. Soil rich in organic material acts as a carbon sink. That means your yard can actually pull carbon from the air and store it underground— helping to curb climate change.
Improved soil also means less runoff, which helps prevent erosion and keeps harmful pollutants out of our waterways. Scaled up across communities, these practices lead to cleaner water, stronger ecosystems and more planet-friendly neighborhoods.
An organic lawn is simply a lawn grown without synthetic fertilizers or herbicides. Like organic food, organic lawns are important for our health, and the planet's health. With 40 million acres of lawn in the U.S., how you choose to manage your lawn has real environmental consequences.
By working with Good Sweet Earth— West Michigan’s original environmental lawn company— your business becomes part of a growing movement. Together, we can expand access to alternative lawn care across the region, empower more families to adopt natural lawn practices and create a healthier, more sustainable future for our communities.
A natural lawn doesn’t mean messy or weedy. With deeper roots, your turf becomes more drought-tolerant, naturally weed-resistant and bounces back from stress without synthetic inputs. An alternative lawn can look vibrant and healthy, without any harsh stuff propping it up.
Natural lawns are also a great solution for water conservation. When we boost the soil’s organic matter with compost, worm castings or organic fertilizer, the soil holds moisture longer—so your grass gets what it needs without constant watering. That means lower water bills and a lawn that’s better equipped for hot, dry weeks.
Healthy soil holds water in. Plus, it fosters beneficial microbes and earthworms, which help with aeration, break down thatch and cycle nutrients naturally. When your soil biology thrives, your lawn will too.
Organic lawn treatments, utilizing compost tea or plant-based products, nourish your turf without chemicals, creating a safer place for kids and pets. Natural treatments also avoid burning your grass or sterilizing the soil.
And while your natural lawn may end at your property line, its benefits reach far beyond. Soil rich in organic material acts as a carbon sink. That means your yard can actually pull carbon from the air and store it underground— helping to curb climate change.
Improved soil also means less runoff, which helps prevent erosion and keeps harmful pollutants out of our waterways. Scaled up across communities, these practices lead to cleaner water, stronger ecosystems and more planet-friendly neighborhoods.
An organic lawn is simply a lawn grown without synthetic fertilizers or herbicides. Like organic food, organic lawns are important for our health, and the planet's health. With 40 million acres of lawn in the U.S., how you choose to manage your lawn has real environmental consequences.
By working with Good Sweet Earth— West Michigan’s original environmental lawn company— your business becomes part of a growing movement. Together, we can expand access to alternative lawn care across the region, empower more families to adopt natural lawn practices and create a healthier, more sustainable future for our communities.
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