If pests do cause a problem, don't just reach for the spray. First find out what bug is causing harm and then choose less-toxic solutions. And rethink your lawn. Follow the links below for more details about healthy gardening. Build healthy soil Soil containing enough organic matter and the right nutrients will grow strong and healthy plants.
Healthy plants can resist attack by diseases and insects, and require less care.
To improve your soil add organic matter. Each year 2 to 3 inches of compost or aged manure should be turned into the soil or placed around plants as mulch. But compost or manures alone cannot provide enough nutrients for plants, so add a complete organic fertilizer each year. Organic fertilizers are naturally derived from sources such as rock, seaweed and animal bones. Whether you use organically or synthetically-derived nutrients, both work better in conjunction with compost.