Do Home Remedies Work for Organic Lawn Care?

By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon

Published: April 3, 2014

Think you’re smart and thrifty feeding flat beer to your lawn? Think again. Home remedies for organic lawn care may cost you more than you think.


We might love the idea of maintaining our lawns with non-toxic pantry products -- soda, vinegar, and dish detergent -- that help keep pesticides and other chemicals out of the environment while saving us a little money.

But do these home remedies really work as organic alternatives to traditional pesticides? And if so, do they really save money?

Not so much, say turf professors and pros.

“I wouldn’t waste my time,” says John Boyd, a University of Arkansas professor of weed science. “You can kill a weed…

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Data from Boise Regional REALTORS® (BRR) and the Intermountain MLS (IMLS) as of May 8, 2022. These statistics are based upon information secured by the agent from the owner or their representative. The accuracy of this information, while deemed reliable, has not been verified and is not guaranteed. The IMLS and BRR provide these statistics for purposes of general market analysis but make no representations as to past or future performance.  

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At Mikowski Real Estate we love to bring our dogs with us wherever we go! Whether it be work or play we love to pamper our pooches. With the weather slowly warming up, and the sun shining we cant help but enjoy a day with our dogs! 

The Treasure Valley is a very dog-friendly place, and it shows! There are so many wonderful spots to bring Fido. We have put together some of our favorites! 

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 733 S Pioneer St, Boise, ID 83702

If you love a gorgeous outdoor space with a friendly atmosphere, look no further than Payette! They…

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