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We are pesticide free, and have embraced the green crab grass as part of the landscape in our lawn, along with a ton of white clover flowers. We did add a substantial pavers patio area (25x25 feet) to eat up some grass in our backyard and provide more stable
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Using native plants and creating zones, like seating areas, gravel meditation circles, etc. are great ways to utilize the space while reducing lawn area. For areas you keep lawn, signage explaining why you are pesticide free, might be helpful to educate the
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Crowd-sourcing this question. Our library is fortunate enough to be situated on a couple of acres of property, with rather extensive lawns. For three years, we did not treat the lawns with any kinds of fertilizers, herbicides, etc. It was an environmentally-minded
choice. The result after 3 years was that the grass was decimated - huge patches of mud and weeds caused by a grub infestation. It was really unattractive and as a practical matter, not something you'd want to have a picnic on, or even stroll around. So
we resumed treatment and after 2 seasons, the lawn is back. However, patrons are beginning to complain. One advanced the theory that peppermint oil is the cure for all our lawn problems. I'm not so sure.</div>
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The State DEC has provided me with a list of "reduced-risk" pesticides, such as microbial treatments, bio-pesticides and horticultural oils, but explicitly declined to comment on their efficacy. They also provided the EPA's list of more conventional reduced-risk
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Our pest control company does have some organic treatments but says they are not for commercial applications and that we would not be happy with the results.
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So: if your library has extensive lawn and you've encountered the same issue -- balancing aesthetics against the concern about safety and impact on ground water, etc. -- what solutions have you found effective? I would love any feedback from anyone who's
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