Organics vs. Synthetics
In the green industry today, there are no universal definitions for the terms “natural” or “organic,” but the following explanations will outline the most commonly accepted definitions.
100% Natural
Products acquired from biological sources, such as animals or plants, are derived from nature and are therefore considered Natural. Materials may be altered or manipulated into liquid form. This process allows the product to be used efficiently by homeowners and service providers alike.
Organic
Any product containing the substance carbon can be considered an organic product. Just because company’s can advertise as an Organic company doesn’t mean they’re using actual Natural products. Please don’t be confused or misled by these terms in any service industry. The common misconception that “organic” and “natural” have the same meaning may cause consumers to believe that manmade products are Natural when they clearly are not. It’s that simple!
Organic-based
This term is used to describe any mixture of materials that includes Natural ingredients and a mixture of Organic ingredients or manmade synthetic ingredients. At Weed Pro® Lawn Care, we classify and derive our current Organic program from this definition, but to avoid the risk of confusion by our clients we call our Organic-based program Organic for advertising and marketing purposes.
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Product Risk
All products used in your Lawn have risk factors and should be used as directed. Applying additional product amounts, in an attempt to enhance color, will increase unhealthy growth, which can reduce overall root growth and make the lawn very susceptible to disease problems. Applied properly by a State Certified Company, all products, including Organic, Natural, and Synthetic, can provide necessary nutrients without harm to our environment.
