Lawn and garden questions inside →[More:]Does anyone has experience with natural lawn care? I didn't put anything on my lawn last year, since we had adopted a dog and didn't want to expose her. But this spring I'm feeling the draw of the advertisers and lawn-care columnists, and am wondering how safe Scotts really is. My front lawn is in decent shape, but the back is torn up from the maniac dog running around when we play, so I'd like to reseed and do some fertilizing (plus it'll help battle the crabgrass and other broad-leafs).

I was thinking I could fertilize on a day when the dog is off at day care, to limit her exposure. But if there's a more organic way that won't cost me my first-born, I'd love to hear about it.

Also - what are MeChatters planting this year? Anything cool? Early planting is almost here in my zone, so I've got some lettuce and onions and potatoes planned. And more typical veggies once the danger of frost passes - maters, green beans, cukes, hot peppers.

What else should I plant??