Over the years, I’ve gotten this call more times than I can count — “We just got a puppy and want an organic lawn.” I arrive for the complimentary site visit. I spot swing sets, jungle gyms, soccer balls, baseballs, and pool toys. My first thought? “WHAT ABOUT THE CHILDREN?”
Kids walk barefoot on that lawn. They pick up balls and put their hands in their mouths. They play directly on grass treated with chemical fertilizers and pesticides. But the concern is the dog? Don’t get me wrong — I love dogs. I have three of my own!
Chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides all drive conventional multi-step lawn programs. Measuring risk and exposure from these products is difficult. Manufacturers design them to break down with sunlight and rain. But once someone tracks them into the home, these chemicals can linger for a very long time. They pose an ongoing threat — to puppies AND children.
Consider organic alternatives.