You may also want to post this in the Lawn Forum, where there is a very stong bastion of organic growers hanging out.

See the faq on this site

Here is a link that might be useful: organic lawn care faq

Hi,

Thanks rhizo_1; I'll do that!

I had actually seen that FAQ, but it was a bit to digest all at once. That's why I was looking for a program that would just hand me what I needed, when I needed it, until I learned and memorized all I needed to know.

Thanks, folks--

Sharyl

Ohio State University has a very good, detailed web site on organic lawn care you may wish to look at.

Here is a link that might be useful: Ohio State University

Organic lawn care is not all that difficult to achieve - here in the PNW, organic gardening of any type is highly regarded and encouraged and lawn care is right up there with everything else.

If you are planting a new lawn or sodding, preparation of the seed base is critical - a good, thick layer of quality soil to encourage deep root development and proper drainage is a must. If you are maintaining an existing lawn, my first suggestion is to invest in a mulching mower. Grasscycling or recycling of the finely minced grass clippings will reduce or even eliminate the need for additional fertilizing. Mow high and often and water infrequently but deeply. A well maintained and healthy lawn will outcompete weeds, but the best way to manage any that do appear is through manual removal or hand pulling.

If your lawn has been previously maintained through chemical intervention (fertilizers and pesticides), be prepared to invest some patience in converting it to totally organic. Like any chemical addiction, the lawn will need to be weaned off and it may take a season or two before your lawn responds eagerly to the organic approach.