When you play outside with your dogs and children, shouldn't you feel safe?? Having a non-toxic, organic lawn will ensure that. Think of what your neighbors are putting down. Some communities are putting regulations on lawn care such as those in Connecticut.
If you haven't heard of the company Monsanto...they are the manufacturers of Roundup which is linked to a variety of health problems. This is what a lot of people reach for to kill weeds. Think again people!!! Read about the dangers and toxicity of Round-up. More on Roundup Toxicity.
It seems almost everyone wants a green, weed-free lawn but there are healthy ways to achieve this without exposing you and your family to cancer causing ingredients. There are several products on the market from Jonathan Green Organic, corn gluten formulas, and several other options. All you need to do is a little research and protect your family. The major home improvement stores now have non-toxic and organic options. All organic products are not necessarily non-toxic though. Some products sound safe and claim to be all natural but are not. For example, my husband researched something that we were told was safe...read what one of the ingredients causes and it was sold on an organic website!!! Buyer beware!
(PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS Product: it contains 7.49% Nitrate Nitrogen
Nitrate nitrogen has been much publicized in recent years in relations to the problem of "blue babies." In concentrations as low as 10 to 20 mg/1 nitrate nitrogen has caused illness and even death among infants under six months of age. If such water is used for supplemental or for complete bottle feeding, it may affect the ability of the blood to carry oxygen. This oxygen starvation is called methemoglobinemia, or more commonly, the "blue baby" condition. This serious illness in infants is caused because nitrate is converted to nitrite in the higher pH conditions existing in the stomachs and intestinal tracts of infants under six months of age. Nitrite interferes with the oxygen carrying capacity of a child's or baby animal's blood. This is an acute disease in that the symptoms can develop rapidly. In most cases, health deteriorates rapidly over a period of days. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blueness of skin.) Other products like Calcium Hydroxide, and forms of lime can cause serious health issues for young infants, pregnant women or anyone who inhales them. These products are dangerous and unfortunately still on the market. Twenty some years ago other lawn care chemicals were outlawed and there were cancer clusters around golf courses. Some golf courses are going green. If they can so can you!!
The rise in rare cancers from environmental causes should be an eye opener to us all. Read more. Lawn care products are no joking matter. They are extremely toxic and you almost need a chemistry degree to be sure they are applied safely. Most don't disclose every ingredient either. Organic is the way to go! Don't forget your pets are even more at risk being so low to the ground as a toddler is as well. Check out an organic lawn care book from the library or look up options online. It will protect you, your family and the environment. Websites to help you decipher pesticides. More websites.
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