Natural Lawn Care

Lawn Maintenance

Air Emissions Fact Sheet: Learn about the effects of lawn equipment on our air quality.

Lawn2Lake Midwest - Natural Lawn Care: Work with nature, grow healthy lawns. protect lakes, rivers & streams. Find a wealth of resources on how to practice natural lawn care.

Products for Your Natural Lawn: This factsheet provides recommendations for organic fertilizers and amendments to improve the health of your lawn.

Turfgrass Weeds: Learn how to identify different common lawn weeds.

Turfgrass Science at Purdue University: Explore a wealth of resources on lawn management, disease, and more tips.

Beyond the Turf Lawn

Lawn Alternatives to Turfgrass: Tired of turf lawns that require maintenance, but offer little benefits? Learn about alternatives to traditional lawns such as pollinator lawns and groundcover options.

Low-Maintenance Turfgrass Alternatives: Find recommendations for grasses and sedges that are easier to maintain and require less input than your typical turfgrass.

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Creeping charlie in bloom, dark green leaves and purple flowers
Creeping Charlie (Glechoma hederacea) Credit: Elizabeth McDermott
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Spring beauty flowers in bloom
Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica) Credit: Elizabeth McDermott