Safe and eco conscious solutions - Ask Extension
Hi - I am older and cannot take car of my lawn myself. Weeds have taken over and I need a service. Are there solutions that are eco friendly and are f...
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Asked June 20, 2021, 7:06 PM EDT
Hi - I am older and cannot take car of my lawn myself. Weeds have taken over and I need a service. Are there solutions that are eco friendly and are for pets and young children? I have mixed info on TruGreen and Lawn Doctor. Please help. Thanks
Dakota County Minnesota
Expert Response
University of Minnesota Extension does not recommend or vouch for the reliability or quality of lawn care or other commercial services.
A number of Twin Cities companies claim to provide organic lawn care.
You might be able to evaluate them by using these rating tools:
https://www.angi.com/companylist/lawn-and-yard-work.htm
https://www.checkbook.org/twin-cities-area/lawn-care/ratings/
A number of Twin Cities companies claim to provide organic lawn care.
You might be able to evaluate them by using these rating tools:
https://www.angi.com/companylist/lawn-and-yard-work.htm
https://www.checkbook.org/twin-cities-area/lawn-care/ratings/
Hello and thank you for the reply. I am wondering if you can recommend actual chemical names or define what organic means in this case. I can ensure proper and safe methods are in place. I also have a well so am concerned about water safety. Thanks
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On Jun 21, 2021, at 6:48 AM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The following publication contains an exhaustive discussion of what's involved in organic lawn care. Reading it will help you make informed decisions about how to proceed.
https://douglas.extension.wisc.edu/files/2019/07/A3958.pdf
https://douglas.extension.wisc.edu/files/2019/07/A3958.pdf
