Our yards are our outdoor homes: fun, beautiful, great spaces for relaxing. By taking care of our lawns and gardens using more environmentally friendly methods, we can contribute to the overall well-being of the communities we are part of and maintain a connection to nature.
Additional Resources:
- Indiana Native Plant Society
- U.S. EPA: Composting at Home
- U.S. EPA: Greening Your Backyard: Water Efficiency and Stormwater Solutions for Homeowners and Communities
- U.S. EPA: GreenScaping - The Easy Way to a Greener, Healthier Yard
- U.S. EPA: Healthy Lawn, Healthy Environment: Caring for Your Lawn in an Environmentally Friendly Way
- U.S. EPA: Protecting Pollinators in Your Own Backyard
- U.S. EPA: What You Can Do to Soak Up the Rain