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Natural Lawn and Garden Care

Introduction

Waterwise Garden

Waterwise Garden Volunteers

Practicing natural lawn and garden care, homeowners can create diverse and colorful landscapes that:

Save money on water, waste disposal and chemicals;
Save time – working with nature is easier in the long run; and
Protect the health of people, pets, wildlife and the environment.

Bellevue offers natural yard care classes and makes the following guides available:

Five Easy Steps to Natural Yard Care

Build healthy soil – Healthier soil means healthier plants that need less pesticide, fertilizer, water and work. Build healthy soil through composting and mulching techniques. Build Healthy Soil Guide, Composting Guide.

Plant right for your site - proper plant selection enhances habitat and reduces the need to irrigate or use chemicals. Choose natives and pest- and disease-resistant varieties adapted to your garden conditions. Plant List, Plant Selection, Choosing Right Plant

Smart watering – water deeply but infrequently; use soaker hoses and choose plants that need little or no irrigation. Smart Watering Practices, Drip Irrigation, Irrigation Tune-Up, Soaker Hoses, Water Conservation

Think twice before using pesticides - manage problem pests by hand or with traps, barriers and least toxic pesticides to protect natural predators and other essential garden life. Natural Pest, Weed and Disease Control , GrowSmart, Grow Safe

Natural lawn care – Mow high, mow often and leave the clippings on the lawn. "Grasscycling" provides free fertilizer, helps lawns grow greener, denser and doesn't cause thatch buildup. Choose "natural organic" or "slow-release" fertilizers over "weed and feed" products that contain pesticides. Natural Lawn Care

For questions, contact the Garden Hotline .

Contact Information

Utilities Department
450 110th Ave. NE
P.O. Box 90012
Bellevue, WA 98009
Phone: 425-452-6932
E-mail: utilities@bellevuewa.gov?cc=whairfield@bellevuewa.gov

Related Links

King County Natural Yard Care External Web Link

Local Hazardous Waste Program

Pest Control and Green Gardening

Botanical Garden Plant Collection

Great Plant Picks