Sustainable Lawncare 101
It's officially summer, meaning that many of you might be spending a lot of time in the front or backyard, caring for your lawn. There are many different ways to go about lawncare, some of which require more resources than others, like water, fertilizers, and pesticides. But there are also more eco-friendly sustainable ways to grow a lawn. Michele Bakacs and Amy Rowe, Rutgers associate professors and extension agents, join to give us tips for lawncare and take your calls and questions.
Here are some sustainable landscaping resources that our guests shared with us:
Rutgers Organic Land Care website
Frequently Asked Questions About Native Plants
National Wildlife Federation Keystone Plants by Ecoregion
Supporting Bees in Your Garden and on Your Farm
Incorporating Native Plants Into Your Residential Landscape
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Don’t guess! Soil test! When managing your lawn it’s important not to put down any chemicals/ fertilizers until you have a soil test indicating your soil’s needs.
Rutgers Soil Testing Laboratory
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Cornell Cooperative Extension County offices for questions in NY
Rutgers Cooperative Extension county office for questions in NJ
