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From pesticide poisoning to lead-tainted water, we\u2019re seeing more and more of the effects harmful chemicals have on our environments, families, and pets. That may be why so many of us are now choosing to live more eco-friendly lifestyles. <\/span><\/p>

This is especially true when it comes to lawn care. Many products meant to make your lawn beautiful can pollute your lawn and the groundwater. These same products can also keep away birds, bees and other pollinators that we depend on for natural landscaping. Here are some eco-friendly lawn care tips for Portland, ME to stipend the effects of those harmful chemicals.<\/span><\/p>

Use Water Efficiently<\/b><\/h3>

This one\u2019s a no-brainer since Portland gets an average of 47 inches of rain every year. (The average in the U.S. is 39 inches a year.) But if you\u2019re looking to maintain a very healthy lawn, you can take it up a notch without wasting a valuable resource. <\/span><\/p>

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Put barrels at the bottom of your downspouts to collect rainwater. Then, when it gets a little dryer later in summer, you can use this stored water to keep your lawn healthy. You can go a step further and get an electric pump, but if you don\u2019t want to spend the money, you can either siphon it from the barrel or get smaller buckets to distribute it. <\/span><\/p>

When you do water, make sure to do it deeply. The roots will spread downwards to soak up the water. Roots toward the surface are more prone to disease, so deeper roots mean stronger and healthier grass. <\/span><\/p>

Don\u2019t Bag Those Clippings<\/b><\/h3>

Leaving grass clippings on top of your lawn after you mow is very healthy for it. The clippings decompose and provide the lawn with nutrition. This is a much more eco-friendly option than throwing them out and letting them take up space in a landfill.  <\/span><\/p>

\"grass<\/a>Just make sure the thatch doesn\u2019t build up on the lawn. Thatch is a buildup of clippings and chopped leaves that gather at the base of grass plants.  It can choke a lawn\u2019s access to water and block needed sunshine. You can remove excess thatch by raking it up and putting it in a compost pile. That compost will work wonders when you want to organically fertilize your lawn. <\/span><\/p>

Go Electric<\/b><\/h3>

Gas-powered lawn equipment like mowers and weed whackers consume copious amounts of gasoline. Burning the gas releases harmful hydrocarbons, carbon dioxide, and other pollutants into the environment. It also tends to be more expensive than using electrically powered machinery. While the old-fashioned push mower is the most eco-friendly (and burns the most calories!) the plug-in equipment is a good option.  You may see a slightly increased electric bill, but it\u2019ll still be cheaper than using a gas-powered mower.<\/span><\/p>

Use Biopesticides<\/b><\/h3>

Biopesticides are becoming more popular lately, and with lawsuits surrounding many traditional pesticides, it\u2019s easy to see why. <\/span><\/p>

Instead of killing all insects immediately, a biopesticide is made from natural elements that control the insect population. The science behind it is fascinating. For example, one pheromone pesticide disrupts the mating patterns of certain insects, so they produce fewer offspring. <\/span><\/p>

Another type of biopesticide is called a microbial pesticide. It uses microorganisms that are eaten by insects (like grubs, which are common here in Maine) and then kills those insects from the inside. It\u2019s brutal but effective and eco-friendly!<\/span><\/p>

Feed Your Lawn Responsibly<\/b><\/h3>

Lots of fertilizers contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment. But there\u2019s a wide array of eco-friendly fertilizers to choose from. In 2008 it became illegal for companies in Maine to sell fertilizers containing phosphorous. That\u2019s because too much runoff from rain and snow was being washed into the lakes and ocean.  <\/span><\/p>

\"fertilizer\"<\/a>Even when you\u2019re using an organic fertilizer, check the weather to make sure it\u2019s not going to rain in the next 24 hours. This will not only stop the fertilizer from being washed into sources of water, but it will also keep it on your lawn where it can be used for nutrition. <\/span><\/p>

Steps Toward a Better Lawn, and a Better You!<\/b><\/h3>

If you follow these tips, you\u2019ll be making strides toward creating a better lawn not only for you but for the environment. And you\u2019ll have the added bonus of <\/span>knowing<\/span><\/i> you\u2019re protecting the land and water supply for future generations.  <\/span><\/p>

Need help tending to your lawn? Visit our Portland lawn care<\/span><\/a> page for more info! <\/em><\/p>

Feature image source: Zillow.com<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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