Transitioning to organic lawn care is a simple process that requires no additional commitment from you other than choosing the right company to work with. With organic lawn care, you won’t have to worry about staying off the lawn after a treatment or keeping your children and pets inside. Over time, you will even save money when comparing the costs of traditional, chemical based lawn care programs. Making the switch has never been easier when you choose BR Green’s purely organic lawn care program to transform your lawn from chemically powered to completely green.

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Chemical tree fertilizers are commonly and popularly used to maintain healthy growth of trees by providing them with key nutrients necessary for their growth and development. However, there are some negatives associated with their use and downside risks that many who use them frequently are not aware of. Anyone using chemical tree fertilizers should be aware of these negatives in order to prevent any harm to themselves and the environment in the process.

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At BR Green, we staying informed of current watering restrictions due to the drought in North Texas and the DFW Metroplex because lawns and landscapes simply cannot survive without water. With the on-going drought showing no signs of relief, it’s a good time to evaluate your current landscaping and lawn care program. In Texas, native plants have evolved to endure times of little water, and some even thrive in low water climates. However, grass generally needs consistent, deep water to maintain a lush, green appearance.

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When most people think of organic gardening they think of three possibilities: complicated very labor-intensive gardening, gardening that involved unattractive plants and a tolerance of insects, or letting weeds take over your planters. While organic gardening is different from what many are used to, it is not complicated or significantly more labor-intensive than traditional gardening. Organic gardening does not mean foregoing attractive plants and aesthetically pleasing layouts. Organic gardening is more about what you do not do, namely use synthetic fertilizers and pesticides and how the garden is planned from the ground up. Several simple tips and tools will provide an enjoyable organic garden.

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The use of synthetic fertilizers throughout the years has caused an overabundance of toxic chemicals to enter our oceans and rivers. The runoff water and soil from farmlands and residential properties that use these chemicals are beginning to enter the drinking water supply causing a wide variety of health problems. Researchers have found that when the warm water of the Mississippi river combines with the cold water from the Atchafalaya river the differences in the water temperatures creates an atmosphere were algae grows, then dies and decomposes. This decomposition of toxic algal blooms and the over enrichment of the environment in the water leads to the death of shrimp, shellfish, fish, sea grasses, and coral reefs. A report from the United Nations states that inappropriate irrigation and low stream water has increased the amount of saline in the freshwater supply. This increase of saline has lead to an inability of agricultural land to sustain important crops.

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