Landscape and Garden Maintenance English | Page 2

Landscaping and garden maintenance activities can be major contributors to water pollution .

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Fertilizers , pesticides and herbicides are washed off lawns and landscaped areas and contaminate ground and surface water . These chemicals not only kill harmful pests , they also harm useful insects .

Sweeping or blowing leaves , grass clippings and tree trimmings into the streets , gutters , concrete and earthen channels or any waterway is a violation of the Stormwater Pollution Ordinance .

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These wastes clog storm drain inlets which increase the risk of flooding on your street which can cause structural damage to homes and businesses . Garden and lawn chemicals are transported by this debris to our creeks and streams harming local wildlife . Compost and recycle yard wastes . This reduces the costs of chemical fertilizers and reduces stormwater pollution .

Conserve water by using irrigation practices such as drip irrigation , soaker hoses or microspray systems . Use Rain Barrels to collect excess rainwater for use in landscape irrigation .

Protect the beneficial species by viewing your lawn and garden areas as a habitat .

Rain Gardens provide an attractive addition to your landscape . �� Provides habitat for beneficial insects . �� Filters pollutants from stormwater which improve our water quality �� Reduces the risk of flooding by decreasing the speed and volume of stormwater runoff .

Integrated Pest Management

IPM is a practical decision making process that relies on a wide variety of tools to promote healthy plants and manage yard and garden pests . It is an effective science-based approach that reduces the use of pesticides , herbicides and fertilizers around your home and outside landscaping . This reduces stormwater pollution , improves water quality and can save residents time and money .

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Prevention : Select plants that are less susceptible to insects and disease . Opt for native plants to reduce water usage and use cultural practices to make the environment less favorable for pests .

Monitoring : Regularly inspect landscaping to for deformities , discolorations , holes , wilting or loss of leaves or flowers . Detect problems while pest numbers are low and easier to control . Identify any conditions contributing to the pest problem

Identification : Correctly identify pests . Beneficial insects are often incorrectly identified as a pest . Once the pest has been identified , seek out information on its life cycle and its preferred environmental conditions . Make an informed decision about what control measures will be most effective

Treatment Thresholds : If damage is minimal and only a few pests are present it can be beneficial to continue monitoring to see if the pest population is growing or if beneficial insects are taking care of the problem . A common mistake is to treat pests that are causing little to no damage due to a fear of potential spread .

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