Fire Ants
Keep your family out of harms way by getting rid of pesky fire ants!

Cover the mounds with any organic fire ant killer, Garden-Ville Organic Insecticide is a great one and can be bought at local stores. You can also make a blend of your own, check out www.dirtdoctor.com for some great organic recipes!

Also beneficial nematodes (microscopic organisms) are a great way to control the population of all harmful insects. Just be sure to use non-toxic pesticides so you don’t kill the good bugs too!

Mosquitoes
Avoid the harmful diseases that mosquitoes carry by keeping them out of your yard!

Make sure there is no standing water around your property.

Spray with a non-toxic or homemade organic pesticide as mentioned above.

Mosquitoes are attracted to CO2, so they are naturally attracted to you and your pets. Make sure to lather up with a natural insect repellant!

Fleas & Ticks
Keep your pets happy by ridding your lawn of these intruders!

Spray your lawn with a good organic pesticide, you can get some great recipes to make your own online as mentioned above, or you can purchase Garden-Ville Organic Insecticide which is also effective on fleas & ticks.

Bathe your pets with shampoos that contain tea tree oil, or a peppermint castile soap, these will naturally deter the fleas and ticks.

Mixing a clove of crushed garlic in with your pets food is a great way to deter the pests from the inside out!

By using organic or natural fertilizers and weed control, you will not only be feeding the plants and grass, but adding nutrients to your soil. The healthier your plants are, the more resistant to disease and pests they will be. The healthier your soil is, the better your grass will grow, which will leave less room for weed seeds to germinate. Most weeds, although not appealing, are nature’s way of bringing needed nutrients back to the soil. Make to cover bare soil with mulch, as weeds grow easily in uncovered areas.

Applying chemical fertilizers will only benefit your lawn for a short period of time. Once the chemicals wash away, the soil is left without nutrients and nature’s weeds will try to correct it!

Natural and organic fertilizers don’t have to be applied as often because they slowly release nutrients as needed, giving you a healthy lawn.

To prevent plants from yellowing during hot summers, spray them with a liquid fertilizer that will give a good foliar feeding and help them to grow healthier roots.  Garret Juice is a terrific one and can be purchased at local stores, or make your own blend with the recipe at www.dirtdoctor.com.

By avoiding chemicals, your lawn will be a safe place for your family and pets!
Mow your yard consistently each week or every other week during growing season. This will prevent the weeds from growing flowers and spreading more seeds.

Keeping your yard properly maintained will not only keep it beautiful, but will keep the yard work quick and easy!

It’s good to keep shrubs trimmed back about 12” away from all areas of your house.

For low spots in your yard, fill in with topsoil or sand. The grass will fill itself in and you’ll have a level yard.

For larger trees, prune branches to 6 feet above ground. This will provide adequate walking clearance for you and your guests.

Check your irrigation system monthly for leaks or broken heads. This will help prevent any loss of plants and save on your water bill!

Get the most out of your manual sprinklers, and get a faucet timer so you don’t have to worry about remembering!

Pull weeds after a good rain or the sprinkler has run. The loose soil will make weed pulling a cinch!

Grass should be mowed to 2 1/2 inches or higher. Make sure you don’t let it grow too long, cutting off too much of the blade at one time can take a toll on the grass.

Mulch those clippings! They will prevent weeds from growing and add nutrients back into the soil!

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