Resources

Looking for some great home reference books or just a great read? Check out the following books on natural lawn and garden care and related topics. If you'd like to recommend a book and would like to provide a review for our site, please contact us!

Not finding what you're looking for at the local garden center? The following natural lawn and garden resources have extensive product offerings to help you get what you need!

Corn Gluten Meal is a natural pre-emergent weed preventer and nitrogen fertilizer. Click here to find out more, where to get it and how to use it! Please call first to make sure the Milwaukee-area retailers have it in stock.

The following are links to relevant environmental and health organizations.

If you are interested in creating a naturally healthy yard, you may also be interested in creating a healthy indoor home environment as well. The following sites are full of information and products that will help you transition to natural home care.

Composting your kitchen scraps and yard waste generates free nutrients for your lawn and garden plants and reduces your overall household waste output. The following links will help you find what will work best for your household.

A collection of links and resources on how to deal with those non-native plants that can take over your lawn or garden.

Compost is the biggest bang for your lawn and garden care buck! If you're not making it in your own backyard, check out the following local compost suppliers.

The following retailers offer a variety of natural lawn and garden products. As many products are stocked on a seasonal basis, HCP recommends calling ahead to check on product availability.

Using native trees and plants in your landscaping is a great way to add beauty and make a positive environmental impact. Native species require less water, can improve standing water problems by absorbing runoff, and are better able to resist pests. Their hardiness and low maintenance make them a great addition to any garden or naturalized prairie setting.

The following links provide a wealth of information on how to create a safe, healthy and beautiful home environment, both inside and out.

Not everyone has the time or desire to do their natural lawn care themselves. Below is a list of local natural lawn and garden service providers to help you out. If you are a natural lawn and garden service provider and would like to be added to our list, please contact us!

Looking for ways to control unwanted bugs without toxic chemicals? Check out the following links and service providers for safer pest control options.

Adding a rain garden to your yard is a beautiful and effective way to alleviate polluted run-off. Connecting rain barrels to your downspouts captures rain water before it becomes polluted run-off, decreases the load on the sewer infrastructure, and helps lower your summer water bill by providing a free source of non-chlorinated water for your lawn and garden.

Soil testing is an important first step in finding out what your yard needs to become its healthiest; it's like a little check-up for your lawn, compete with dietary recommendations!