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As a general rule, lawns only need watering every 5 to 7 days in the summer and every 10 to 14 days in the winter. A heavy rain eliminates the need for watering for as long as two weeks. American Water
In The Yard Facts
Drip irrigation systems use between 20 to 50% less water than conventional in-ground sprinkler systems, which translates into lower water bills for you. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Emissions from landscape equipment (mowers, blowers, trimmers, etc.) are often much greater than that of a car per hour of operation. Small gasoline-powered engines are the most polluting. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
It is advisable to get your soil tested, especially if you plan to create a vegetable garden or if young children will be playing in the dirt, possibly exposing them to lead. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
On the July 4th holiday alone, Americans fire up 60 million barbecues, burning enough greenhouse gas emission-producing fuel to power 20,000 homes for a year. Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Once established, native and adapted plants are very low maintenance, require little to no pesticides or fertilizers, and survive well on available water. Regional Water Providers Consortium
The average 1-acre lawn costs $700 and requires 40 hours of labor each year to maintain -- much more than a natural landscape. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
There may be times during the year when it's just not worth trying to keep your lawn green. Yard Care
Using compost can reduce the need for water, fertilizers, and pesticides. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Vermicomposting can be ideal for apartment dwellers or small offices that want to derive some of the benefits of composting and reduce solid waste. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Water at night to reduce water loss to evaporation. Yard Care
Water trees separately from surrounding plant areas. Trees like long, slow watering and generally need to be watered to a much greater depth than grass and other plants. Yard Care
Yard and food wastes make up 24% of the material thrown out in the United States. In 2005, that amount represented almost 60 million tons of waste that could have been avoided from landfills through simple composting methods. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
