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| The chemicals that we put on our lawns can be a threat to streams and lakes. Excessive use of pesticides and fertilizers, combined with excessive watering, will deliver these chemicals to creeks via storm drains. There are many ways to maintain a healthy lawn without causing harm to the environment. |
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Amazing Fact!
Leaving your grass clippings on the lawn increases soil fertility by up to 30%. |
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Amazing Fact!
A gasoline lawnmower pollutes as much in one hour as a car driven for 560 kilometres! |
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I Pledge to: |
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Use my grass clippings as a natural fertilizer. I can let them lie, use a mulching mower, or simply compost them. |
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Mow with a non-power mower (rain delivers air pollution into creeks). |
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Cut my grass higher (just the top third) to increase water absorption, reduce run-off, and reduce water consumption. |
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Reduce the area of lawn covering my yard by landscaping with native shrubs and ground cover — it reduces maintenance and attracts wildlife! |
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Aerate my lawn to discourage weed growth and improve water absorption. |
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Allow my lawn to go dormant during dry weather to save water and reduce run-off (less mowing too!). |
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Lawns & Lawn Care |
Helpful Contacts: |
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- Landscaping with Native Plants:
- Naturescape BC (1-800-387-9853)
- City of Burnaby:
- Yard Waste Pick-up & Compost (294-7460)
- www.city.burnaby.bc.ca
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