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Organic lawn care #923695
Asked January 16, 2026, 1:06 PM EST
Becker County Minnesota
Expert Response
Hello.
There are numerous factors to consider when caring for turf grass. A soil test would be a great starting point for you. Through the University of Minnesota’s Soil Testing Lab, you can submit a sample for analysis. Here’s the link for the yard sample guidelines: https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/testing-services/lawn-garden If you don’t live in the state, you could still submit your sample by mail.
This link from the University of Wisconsin provides guidelines for an organic lawn:https://livingcollection.botany.wisc.edu/home-2/botany-garden/organic-lawn-care/
It is helpful to consider what to do in the calendar year for a lawn. This calendar is a good tool:https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/lawn-care-calendar
This link about crabgrass addresses some issues and provides ideas for management: https://extension.umn.edu/weeds/crabgrass#cultural-control-3651660
Though we cannot recommend a specific product for fertilizing, this should help you make a choice for your yard: https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/organic-lawn-fertilization/
Sincerely,
