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| 303 North Saddle Creek Road Omaha, NE 68131 (402) 558-5900 |
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Leave grass clippings on the lawn.
Let the lawn grow 3" or taller. Tall grass shades out weeds, requires less water, and builds a deeper root system.
Start using compost and natural fertilizers.
Synthetic fertilizers make the grass green but don't help the soil. Compost can be purchased or made at home using leaves, grass
clippings, and non-greasy, non-dairy kitchen waste.
Select native and well-adapted plants and plant at the correct time of the year.
For this area, early Spring and early Fall are great times to plant trees, shrubs, and a variety of other plants.
Mulch bare soil.
Use 2-3" of mulch to regulate soil temperature, conserve water, suppress weeds, and regenerate the soil as it decomposes.
Water thoroughly. Water deeply. Water less frequently.
Quick and frequent watering develops shallow roots, leaving grass and plants unable to withstand drought conditions. Water one inch once
each week in the heat of the summer (adjust for other months according to rainfall), except for new plants which will need more water in the
first year.
Use natural pesticides when needed for specific problems.
Remember natural pesticides can also kill beneficial insects. Release beneficial insects such as ladybugs and praying mantis. A healthy,
diverse garden will eliminate the need for pesticides.
Choose bio-diversity in the garden.
Healthy gardens need a balanced mix of organisms, insects, plant types, and animals.
Let the lawn grow 3" or taller. Tall grass shades out weeds, requires less water, and builds a deeper root system.
Start using compost and natural fertilizers.
Synthetic fertilizers make the grass green but don't help the soil. Compost can be purchased or made at home using leaves, grass
clippings, and non-greasy, non-dairy kitchen waste.
Select native and well-adapted plants and plant at the correct time of the year.
For this area, early Spring and early Fall are great times to plant trees, shrubs, and a variety of other plants.
Mulch bare soil.
Use 2-3" of mulch to regulate soil temperature, conserve water, suppress weeds, and regenerate the soil as it decomposes.
Water thoroughly. Water deeply. Water less frequently.
Quick and frequent watering develops shallow roots, leaving grass and plants unable to withstand drought conditions. Water one inch once
each week in the heat of the summer (adjust for other months according to rainfall), except for new plants which will need more water in the
first year.
Use natural pesticides when needed for specific problems.
Remember natural pesticides can also kill beneficial insects. Release beneficial insects such as ladybugs and praying mantis. A healthy,
diverse garden will eliminate the need for pesticides.
Choose bio-diversity in the garden.
Healthy gardens need a balanced mix of organisms, insects, plant types, and animals.
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Simply put, organic gardeners don't use synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. But organically is much more than what
you don't do. Organic gardeners think about their gardens as part of the complete system of Nature.
Healthy soil, alive with micro-organisms, produces healthy plants. Composting organic material from our lawns,
Correct watering habits not only conserve a precious resource, but produce stronger root systems. Beneficial
insects and other wildlife keep pests in check. Bio-diversity not only makes the garden healthier, it makes it more
beautiful.
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Soil Activator Apply Natural Guard Soil Activator to your lawn to decay grass clippings, reduce thatch and return natural nutrients to the lawn. |
effective insecticide made from specially formulated potassium salts of fatty acids. It penetrates and damages the outer shells of soft-bodied insect pests, causing dehydration and death within hours of contact. Concern therefore, several applications may be necessary for complete control. |
OmaGro Compost OmaGro compost is derived from Omaha's yard waste and helps provide the nutrients that plants |
