re: honest question…why do so many of you soak your yard with chemicals?

I am a good steward (is there another spelling I’m missing out on) of the environment. I don’t promote full spraying of lawns with herbicides, I don’t suggest fungicides as a preventative measure, etc. My flowerbed is where I promote nature. I rarely, almost never post in tree/shrub threads. I plant butterfly/bee friendly plants: butterfly weed, lantana, and coneflower. I do not treat them. Butterfly weed gets aphids every year and it is what it is. I do have praying mantis that I have to watch around the monarchs though.

I have zero issues with anyone wanting to use their own property as they see fit. I respect their decision. I know zappas stache is on your team and he’s a quality poster with a lot of knowledge.