Articles written by Kelly Burke

Kelly Burke|May 5, 2011

Question: Are lawn fertilizers and pesticides harmful to my children and pets? The safety of lawn chemicals found in fertilizers and pesticides is a subject that inspires passionate debate among proponents of chemical usage and environmental advocates. The most important aspect is proper use, since most of the danger involved with using lawn chemicals is from improper usage and handling. Answer: Lawn chemicals have come under tremendous scrutiny in recent years and have been blamed for everything from poisoned wells to sickness in children and...