What are the results from using eco-friendly practices and products on my lawn?

Using eco-friendly products and practices strengthens the many organisms in your soil. These organisms perform tasks that are vital to the health of your lawn. They:

• Cycle nutrients

  • The organisms excrete nutrient-rich substances and pass them to plant roots. 

• Fix nutrients

  • The microorganisms pull nitrogen from the air and convert it into a form that plants can digest.

• Decompose organic matter

  • Many soil organisms shred organic material and disperse them in a way that provides easier access for plant roots.

• Retain nutrients

  • The soil food web helps keep nutrients in the soil, which would otherwise be flushed out by rain.

• Fight off diseases

  • Healthy and living soil has a wide variety of life forms that can more easily fight against diseases.

• Enhance bioturbation

  • Organisms such as ants, earthworms, termites and plant roots create tunnels in the soil that make it possible for air, gases, and water to flow through the soil. 

• Decompose toxins

  • Bacteria can break down pesticides and other pollutants in the soil.