The New Year gives us an opportunity to focus on what’s important to us. Of course that includes happy, healthy families. That’s why we’re declaring 2016 to be the Year of the Family Friendly Lawn.
We’ve talked to lots of parents, here in Hingham and throughout the South Shore region, and there are some topics that keep cropping up: they want their kids off of the screen and into the outdoors. Fresh air and sunshine matter: so do moving around engaged in physical exercise and imaginative play. Getting out on the grass is good for the body, mind and spirit.
Unless, of course, the chemicals used to care for that lawn are harsh and toxic. Some fertilizers and weed killers contain truly harmful elements that cause serious health problems, including respiratory distress, allergic reactions and even cancer. These are not substances you want your child exposed to!
Luckily, there is an alternative. Resolve to make 2016 the year you learn about green lawn care in Hingham. It is totally possible to have lush, strong green grass, without weeds or bare patches, using only organic fertilizer and lawn care methods. Pest control too – there are green ways to keep your lawn free from ticks, grubs, and mosquitoes. Doing this reduces the risk of insect-borne diseases without exposing your kids to harmful chemicals.
Many families are using gardens and other outdoor plantings, especially fruit trees and bushes, to help their children understand and feel more connected to where their food comes from. You’ll want to work with a Hingham lawn service that can help support you in these plans: in many instances, the efforts they make to keep your lawn healthy and pest-free have a spill over effect making gardening even more fun!
