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How green is your yard?

Environmental concerns drive growth of organic lawns, gardens

By Robert Knox
Globe Correspondent / July 5, 2007

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On a rainy day this spring, a crowd of summer-starved nature lovers showed up at a Scituate garden center to hear an author talk about his new title, and 30 inspired souls bought the book. The draw? Paul Tukey's "The Organic Lawn Care Manual," which argues that homeowners' yards should be as friendly to the environment as they are to ... (Full article: 994 words)

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