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post #1 of 12
12/4/09 at 8:26am
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In looking through the Wikis I decided to check up on links to companies. The first one is for lawn care www.organiclawnsforamerica.com

The web site had no information about what they were selling for your lawn except the price.

I wrote asking for information -
> I saw your companies link on www.ecohuddle.com
> I would appreciate any additional information about your lawn care product
> that you might be able to supply to me.
> The web site says next to nothing except, "trust us".
> Thank you in advance,
> Russ 

And received the reply - 
Hi Russ,
We are within days of launching our new brand and website.  I think that
there will be tons of helpful information that will be useful to you there.

I'm sorry if your worried about the "trust us" philosophy but I'm not sure
there isn't a certain level of trust involved with any purchase.

We are an alternative to chemical lawn care.....when a giant chemical
company tells you that their weed control wont kill your dog....do you trust
them?

tom

We will see in a few days what the new website is and how much information is available then.

Until I see what these fellows are selling I trust them and the giant chemical company equally.

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post #2 of 12
1/17/10 at 7:20am
Thread Starter 
Checked the site today and found no information - still only prices and how wonderful they claim it is. 
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post #3 of 12
1/17/10 at 7:55am
The desire for people to have Augusta green perfect lawns has always been a puzzle to me.

We built our house 3 years ago, and when it came time to landscape, we bought seed from a local seed-house. We asked for a seed mix that maximized use of indigenous grass varieties, and would survive our hot dry summers with minimum of watering.

We've had to do our share of weeding, but now our lawn is well established & looks fine. It requires minimal care or water. It has never seen any form of chemical (except H2O). We re-seed trouble-spots with a mix of new indigenous grass-seed & rich top-soil.

Perhaps if people use indigenous seeds native to their local, they will find the need for any & all forms of herbicides & fertilizers (organic or otherwise) to be eleminated.

M
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post #4 of 12
1/17/10 at 8:48am
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Pesticides & herbicides and generally be gotten around - pick out the bad stuff by hand for example - what you did and İ am doing.

Fertilizer is no so easy as rich top soil has to be replenished to stay fertile - plants need to eat though fertilizing is generally over done.

İndigenous grasses and plants will typically require less water with little question. 
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post #5 of 12
2/13/10 at 1:14am
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Went to their site again this morning and when İ clicked on 'more information' it returned 'page not found'

Guess it is taking them a bit longer than planned to decide what they really have in their product! They are still on the 'trust us' program.

Sorry guys - İ trust no one when it comes to sales talk!

 
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post #6 of 12
2/14/10 at 5:47pm
Geez Russ, where's the trust? Ha, just kidding. I agree that the site sounds lame and their letter to you was horrid. As if they couldn't point you to more info; which just comes off as yeah, not trust worthy.

I agree about the comment above too - why does everyone seem so eager to have a big ol' lawn. Growing up I saw many lawns of course (in Oregon) when I moved to New Mexico it was rare to see a street with one lawn, unless you were in a major ritzy neighborhood. The worst is when people have big lawns then tell everyone to stay off them so they won't ruin them. What a waste. Why not have a larger garden plot or a big deck where people can actually gather. If it were up to me I might have a small yard, but it's just so time and water intensive if you want it to look good without the use of chemicals. I've done the whole pick weeds by hand in a large yard and it's no picnic.
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post #7 of 12
2/17/10 at 8:52am
Yeah you're right but try to make things in balance..do not judge them, try to understand the situation. I guess you're mature enough than i think on you...so better act on your age!!!

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post #8 of 12
2/17/10 at 8:54am
Yeah you're right but try to make things in balance..do not judge them, try to understand the situation. I guess you're mature enough than i think on you...so better act on your age!!!


edited to remove link - Russ
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post #9 of 12
2/17/10 at 9:24am
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İ don't understand the comment about judging them. Either they have a sustainable product or they do not. They have to put the information on their web site.

 
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post #10 of 12
2/24/10 at 11:05am
Hello Russ,
I'm not pointing someone else as judgmental, just thinking the word is for myself. Anyways as mountain said, indigenous/native/local seeds are much more cheaper however, it grows well and pleasing to the eyes than we expect from a hybrid type of seeds. Landscaping is a practice where we can explore our rare thoughts and imagination's capacities. Lawn with grass is more delightful than a concrete lawn, thus, maintenance would follow.
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post #11 of 12
2/24/10 at 9:45pm
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İt is always better to select a seed or plant suited for your local climate for a lawn - no question. Xeriscaping and xerogardening refers to landscaping and gardening in ways that reduce or eliminate the need for supplemental irrigation. It is promoted in areas that do not have easily accessible supplies of fresh water, and is gaining acceptance in other areas as as climate patterns shift. (From the Wikipedia) 

The hybrids developed over the years will probably always be prettier to look at than a wild grass. Some will prefer one and some will prefer the other.



 
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post #12 of 12
3/30/10 at 12:13pm
Why not remove your lawn and plant a food garden instead of hassling with pesticides and water expenses?  You can save hundreds of dollars a year in produce costs and also eat fresh healthy food that you know for a fact doesn't have pesticides.  I did a video about a couple in San Luis Obispo, CA that turns people's lawns into vegetable gardens. Check it out: http://www.workingforgreen.net/node/144

There are a ton of resources online that show you how create a garden yourself, for cheap!
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