Growing a lush lawn without synthetic fertilizer or pesticide is difficult, but can be done-and growing your lawn this way will protect the environment. The author describes six key techniques required for alternative lawn care success: preparing the soil properly, selecting the right grass, mowing at the right height, providing proper nutrients, controlling pests, and irrigating sufficiently. By thoroughly understanding these six key tactics you'll be able to adjust your alternative lawn care program to meet your lawn's particular needs and attain the best possible results (4 pages; 2011).
