Pests in Gardens and Landscapes: Quick Tips

Lawn Watering

Paying attention to your watering system is important for maintaining an attractive, healthy lawn and protecting the environment. Poor watering practices are the main reason for dead and dying areas in lawns and a common source of urban runoff. Runoff can move fertilizer, pesticides, or other hazardous chemicals down storm drains and into our waterways.

Landscape with watering in mind.

Avoid planting turf species that require frequent watering, such as bluegrass or ryegrass.

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