Using conservation practices for the lawn and home reduce the following pollutants:

Home and Lawn Conservation Practices

• Leave Grass Clippings on Lawn to Reduce Weeds and Conserve Soil Moisture
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• Increase Grass Length to Reduce Weeds and Conserve Soil Moisture
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• Use Soil Tests to Determine the Amount and Type of Fertilizer Needed
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• Apply Fertilizers in the Fall When You Will Receive the Most Benefit
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• Compost or Mulch Yard Waste to Reduce the Amount You Send to the Landfill
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• Use Natural Forms of Pest Control
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• Read and Follow Labels on Yard and Home Chemicals
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• Avoid Applying Lawn Chemicals Near Water or Sewers
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• Use Native Plants
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• Cover Bare Soil with Straw or Mulch to Reduce Erosion
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• Plant Trees, Tall Grasses, and Shrubbery Along Waterways to Provide Shade for Aquatic Plants and Animals and Improve Aquatic Habitat
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• Switch To Non-Hazardous Household Cleaning Products
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• Give Away the Household Hazardous Waste Products You Do Not Want to Groups like Habitat for Humanity or a Local Shelter
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• Properly Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste