The Importance of Natural Methods and Organic Land Care, the Harrington’s Way

The importance of organic land care cannot be understated. In fact, if you ask the EPA or any other environmental agency, they will tell you that it is one of the key elements to protecting our planet, our soil, and the environment as a whole. Here are some of the reasons why organic land care is so important to follow, as well as some easy natural methods anyone can do in order to protect the earth we live on.

“A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people.” ― Franklin D. Roosevelt

How would our landscape look?

We depend on organic land care to keep our natural spaces in pristine condition. This is because their planting methods are completely free from harmful chemicals or synthetic additives. And for those living or working nearby, these practices help ensure a safer, healthier environment. In fact, research has suggested that exposure to pesticides—even at very low levels—can be harmful over time and can increase your risk of developing illnesses like cancer and Parkinson’s disease. When you consider how often we’re exposed to these toxins (whether we know it or not), it’s clear why maintaining our landscape naturally is so important!

How would wildlife fair?

Anyone who has been in a natural setting knows how important biodiversity is. Every animal, from tiger to ant, plays an important role in maintaining balance. If you removed a single species from an ecosystem, disastrous consequences could occur. For example, if all mice were wiped out tomorrow, there would be no means to control insect populations—plagues would ravage every crop on Earth until every food source was wiped out. Scientists are still working to understand exactly how complex ecosystems work, but even with our current understanding, it’s clear that losing biodiversity could mean losing an essential piece of our planet’s inner workings.

How does pesticide buildup in soil affect crops?

Pesticides can build up in the soil. This is called a pesticide burden. As more pesticides are used, more pesticide residue ends up in food products. When that residue builds up in our systems over time, it has been linked to cancer, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, fertility issues, birth defects, and many other issues. These are serious health concerns for everyone but especially for pregnant women who need to be very careful with their diet during pregnancy, so they don’t poison their unborn baby or cause birth defects or other problems.

Are there such things as safe pesticides?

The major problem is that these chemicals are believed to be safer than others, but they can have serious adverse health effects. For example, researchers have found an increased risk of lung cancer in workers exposed to glyphosate. Because different people may react differently to exposure, it’s difficult to say whether pesticides are safe or not. But what’s clear is that we should do everything possible to reduce our pesticide exposure because long-term effects on our health aren’t fully understood. A company such as Harrington’s Organic Land Care, they follow practice of all natural pesticides. What natural properties you might ask?
Your outdoor concerns are their priority. they can effectively treat your property for ticks and mosquitos in the most organic way possible. They utilize botanical essential oils, biologicals, and true natural organic sprays in your management program, and only a true pyrethrum product derived from the Chrysanthemum flower. Our trucks are set up to mix and drench products along wooded borders and their knowledgeable technician will saturate the problematic areas in your yard and along wooded borders for optimum management. Eliminating the use of chemical fogging pyrethroids products in the air and around your home with backpack mist blowers.
Other Synthetic Products… NOT TO BE USED ON YOUR PROPERTY.

• Pyrethrins are the active ingredients found in the dried flower heads. Pyrethrins degrade approximately 24 hours after spraying.
• Piperonyl butoxide (PBO) is an additive that increases the effectiveness of pyrethrins. It has recently been discovered that PBO is an active ingredient itself, and as such, it is not yet widely accepted by organic growers.
• Pyrethroids are synthetic, man-made chemicals based on the pyrethrins found in the dried flower heads of certain chrysanthemum species. Pyrethroids have a long residual period after spraying and are thus more lethal to a wider range of insects than pyrethrins. Pyrethroids are not considered organic.
• Permethrin is a common synthetic pyrethroid that also contains chlorine. This has a very long residual life, so avoid using it on food crops.

Management techniques include life cycle targeting, growing degree day calculations, choosing the correct products, and applying them in the most opportune way for maximum control.

How are organic practices more cost-effective?

A common misconception about organic land care is that it’s more expensive than using chemicals, but nothing could be further from the truth. Because chemical fertilizers are primarily petroleum-based, they are expensive to transport from their manufacturing location. Also, toxic chemicals require more material to achieve desired results, so more product ends up being used with conventional methods. Additionally, there is no evidence to suggest that synthetic methods increase crop yields any better than organic practices—especially if you factor in crop loss due to high mortality rates associated with chemicals.

Why should we care about organic practices?

Most gardeners are aware that growing organic food is important. However, what we don’t think about as often is how our landscapes affect us. Taking care of your landscape should be just as important as eating healthily; otherwise, you could be creating more problems than you are solving. For example, planting a few toxic trees can have negative effects for years to come. What’s more, conventional lawn care can drain your water resources when it’s dry out or cause potentially harmful runoff when it rains hard. When you invest in healthy soil from natural sources, however, you can help reduce the number of environmental issues both on your property and around town. Investing in organic practices for your yard will pay off over time. Let’s explore some companies/businesses which can be suggested for your natural land care needs.

What Company should you go with?

A suggested company for the best results and practices is Harrington’s Organic Land Care, which is in Bloomfield Connecticut. Their practices outshine most competitors in the state of Connecticut, CEO Todd Harrington has been in biological land care for over 45 years while his business has been active for the last 35 years. Not convinces? Have you ever seen the statue of liberty? Right next to it is Governor’s Island, a beautiful landscape known by many, a few years ago there was no such thing as a green landscape. Thanks to Todd and his consulting branch Organic Land Care, they were able to solve this problem by utilizing biology and other strategic methods. For additional references please see Google Reviews, and other project reviews in hyperlinks.
Products available for all your organic solutions

VermaGrow

VermaGrow™ is our enriched premium vermicompost. Formula includes pure earthworm castings, compost, trace minerals, plus additional strains of beneficial bacteria & fungal inocula for soil foodweb diversity. NOTHING – Comes close to this soil biology!! For mixing and applications see product description below.

VermaMate

VermaMate™ Combines the benefits of humates with our premium vermacompost “VermaGrow”. The 20% soil conditioning “Humate” added is an OMRI-listed, certified organic, granular product and is the foundation of all of our humic acid products .A biological source of beneficial soil microorganisms, enriched substrates and microbial foods. This formulation allows beneficial microbes to survive harsh soil environments, improve nutrient cycling, and increase plant health.

VermaChar

VermaChar™ Combines the benefits of humates with our premium vermacompost “VermaGrow”. The 20% soil conditioning “Humate” added is an OMRI-listed, certified organic, granular product and is the foundation of all of our humic acid products .A biological source of beneficial soil microorganisms, enriched substrates and microbial foods. This formulation allows beneficial microbes to survive harsh soil environments, improve nutrient cycling, and increase plant health.
VermaChar Improves cation exchange capacity for greater mineral delivery to plant roots.
• Produces healthy tilth and structure (humus), reducing compaction so soil can breathe. • Neutralizes and mantains pH of soil. • Increases the water holding capacity of the soil. • Improves germination of seedlings. • VermaChar Improves resistence to infestation by fungus nematodes, and insects. • Neutralizes toxins in the soil. • VermaChar Provides a rich source of carbon to build hummus/organic matter and increase productvity. • VermaChar’s honeycomb structure improves soil structure. • VermaChar retains nutrients reducing total fertilizer requirements. • VermaChar reduces erosion. • VermaChar is carbon-negative. • VermaChar is a permanente form of carbon sequestration. • Biochar, (a property that is in our VermaChar) is the only amendment that lasts hundreds of years in your soil. • Amending Soil with BioChar is modeled after a process begun thousands of years ago in the Amazon.

Active F

Compost Extract and Soil Catalyst (Fungal Food Blend). Use with VermaGrow, VermaMate and VermaChar Premium Compost.
This blend of nutrients and activators stimulates the rapid growth of beneficial fungi for use in foliar sprays, soil drenches and soil amendments for mid to late successional perennial plants like ground cover, some row crops, berries, shrubs, ornamental & fruit trees and evergreens

Active B

For use with VermaGrow™ Premium Compost extract Starter and Soil Biologicals, Stimulants, Nutrients, Amendment. This blend of nutrients and activators stimulates the rapid growth of beneficial bacteria for use in foliar sprays, drenches and soil blends.

OS Conditioner

This soil conditioner is an OMRI-listed, certified organic, granular product and is the foundation of all of our humic acid products. Its essential humic, fulvic, and amino acids naturally promote enhanced soil activity for healthier roots and plants. The unusually high carbon content guarantees balanced carbon-to-nitrogen ratios necessary for maintaining healthy soil.
sulfur 1.5%, iron 2.25%, humic acid 45%

I hope this article was useful and provided enough information to influence your next decision to a healthier sustainable organic solution.

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