Is Your Yard Really Healthy? The Answer Is No—Unless You’re Doing This
Laura Osteen- May 13
- 2 min read
We all love a beautiful yard—lush greenery, trimmed hedges, and colorful blooms. But here’s a hard truth that most people don’t want to hear:
If your yard is maintained with synthetic fertilizers, chemical weed killers, or gas-powered tools… it’s not healthy.
Not for your kids. Not for your pets. Not for the environment. Not even for you.
At Secret Garden Landscapes, we’ve built our entire maintenance approach around a single belief: your outdoor space should support life—not put it at risk.
Toxic Yard Practices Are Harming What Matters Most
Let’s be honest—most people don’t really know what’s being sprayed on their lawns or pumped into the air with traditional landscape maintenance. And it shows:
Glyphosate, the active ingredient in many common weed killers (like Roundup), has been linked to cancer and is still widely used in residential yards.
Synthetic fertilizers degrade your soil over time and can run off into our water systems.
Gas-powered blowers and tools pump out harmful emissions and create serious air and noise pollution—often just feet from where your children and pets are playing.
This isn’t just about plants. It’s about the people and animals who spend time outside every day—barefoot in the grass, lying in the shade, digging in the dirt.
Kids, Pets, Pollinators—Everyone Deserves a Safe Yard
We’ve got young children. We’ve got dogs. And we know how easily they come into contact with whatever is in the soil, on the plants, or floating through the air.
So when we made the decision to go 100% organic and 100% electric, it wasn’t a trendy choice—it was a protective one.
We knew we had to do better. And now, we’re helping other families do the same.
What Healthy Yard Care Actually Looks Like
Here’s how we protect your outdoor space—and everyone in it:
🌿 Organic Products Only
We use safe, natural fertilizers and weed treatments that won’t leave harmful residues behind.
🔋 Quiet, Clean, Electric Tools
Our equipment runs on batteries, not gas. That means zero fumes, minimal noise, and no dirty emissions.
🐾 People- and Pet-Friendly Practices
Everything we do is designed to support a thriving landscape that’s safe for the smallest feet and the fluffiest paws.
This Is Bigger Than Just Landscaping
When you choose traditional maintenance, you’re inviting chemicals and pollution into your home environment. When you choose us, you’re making a choice to:
Protect your children’s health
Give your pets a safe place to roam
Support pollinators and local ecosystems
Breathe cleaner air
And nurture the soil beneath your feet
It’s not just a service. It’s a commitment to wellness, sustainability, and conscious living.
💚 Let’s Rethink What a “Healthy Yard” Really Means
We believe your landscape should reflect your values. And if you value clean air, safe soil, and a thriving outdoor space for your whole family, we’re here to help.
Say no to toxins. Say yes to a truly healthy yard.Because what’s outside your door matters—to everyone who shares it.
Reach out today to schedule a maintenance consultation or learn more about our all-organic, all-electric approach.
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