A Really Green Lawn

If you have a nice lawn, you may be perplexed by all the talk about natural lawn care. Sure it’s hard to hear that chemical pesticides and fertilizers can harm people, pets, and wildlife. But what’s the alternative? To let your yard grow into such an unsightly tangle of weeds that your postal carrier can’t find the mailbox and your neighbors stop inviting you to block parties?

Not at all. Just ask Ken Foster, owner of Terra Nova Ecological Landscaping. Employees of the California-based business avoid toxic pesticides and fertilizers and instead use organic gardening practices. They use electric mowers and leaf blowers, which are quieter and less polluting than their gas-powered counterparts. And they get results: healthy lawns, satisfied customers, and a heap of awards for their smart business ideas. So, whether you hire out or do your own lawn care, rest assured that “going green” can give you a truly green yard.