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Old 04-29-2024, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by E Cascade View Post
So many times I read how residents just spray, pour, paint, spread glyphosate, roundup, and other horrible stuff all over the place. And then our animals walk over the walkways/grass and carry it into our homes on their paws, onto the furniture and beds....... Then they lick their paws to clean them. Does anyone think about alternatives? No wonder there is so much cancer, allergies, stiffness, etc. Anyone have better options for lawn care, cleaning, etc.? Thanks.
Since purchasing our home 6 years ago, I’ve limited the amount of poisons sprayed directly into the garden areas. Some plant diseases really resist neem oils and other not so toxic products so I’ve lost them consequently. My MIL taught me early on; if you have to use a lot of chemicals to help your plants survive, let them die and plant those that are more hardy.
We do spot spay the lawn and trees when we really have to. It isn’t possible to wait out the cycle of infestation and nature’s response here in TV without being unsightly. As for the lawn, you can change it out to a more natural landscape perhaps? Good luck.