A Weed By Another Name...

If we look at the origin of the word "weed”, we find the Anglo-Saxon word, “weod”, which means, “little herb”. Herbs are good plants with many beneficial uses. Ralph Waldo Emerson believed that a weed is a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. Weeds, wisely used, serve as important companion plants. Of course, they never should be allowed to overwhelm the garden, but a few left here and there provide a protective green blanket to shade and cool the earth.  Remember, to truly pull out weeds from your lawn or flowerbed, you must make sure you get the roots as well.

National Coalition for Pesticide-Free Lawns...

The National Coalition for Pesticide-Free Lawns is a growing popular movement of consumer and environmental groups, coming together to educate the public, retailers, landscapers and policy makers about the hazards of lawn chemicals and the viability of safe alternatives. Fourteen of 30 commonly used lawn pesticides are ‘probable’ or ‘possible’ carcinogens with studies linked to cancer. To read more go to: www.pesticidefreelawns.org