Nestled in the Gulf of Mexico lurks the world’s largest dead zone. This biological desert spans 7,500 to 8,500 square feet of water and shifts in shape and size depending on the season.
A dead zone is an area in the water that is so void of oxygen, marine life can’t exist. It’s a condition caused but the irresponsible use of fertilizers which run off into our streams and eventually end up in our lakes, bays and oceans.
According to an estimate made by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, there are 400+ dead zones worldwide.
Vivid Lawn makes a stand!
To protect our local waterways, Vivid Lawn is taking a stand and promoting more sustainable and responsible use of fertilizers.
Vivid Lawn uses 100% organic plant probiotics that boost efficiencies of fertilizers and pesticides, allowing Vivid Lawn to reduce their use by 50% while still providing the greenest lawn on the block.
How can you help?
- Shop smart!
By choosing to incorporate sustainable practices into your lawn care maintenance ritual, or by purchasing lawn care services from companies using organic products, you can help limit the amount of fertilizers that run off into our local waterways.
- Apply smart!
When using a fertilizer, read the label. You may think adding extra fertilizer will be good for the plant, but it’s not needed and will just run off into our waterways. Also, ensure that you (or your lawn care company!) are NOT applying fertilizers on roads or near waterways as this could lead to an increase in fertilizer run off.
- Build a strong, web-like root system
Building a strong, web-like root system will help the plant capture nutrients contained in fertilizers before they run off into waterways. Consider an aeration and overseeding treatment or using a plant probiotics to build strong roots.
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