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

OP to each his own. I get what you are saying, I truly do, but I don’t want weeds in my yard. It’s not like I napalm my yard all year long. I walk around and spot spray the few weeds I actively see growing 2-3 times a year. I make sure to follow the directions, and I don’t spray anything that will run off in the ditches before a rainstorm. The neighbors in my neighborhood that don’t keep their weeds in check mow 3 times as much as I do for 10 months a year. I prefer to mow less and have a nice fairway looking lawn. If I lived out in the country I’d be more open to doing some of the things you mentioned above.