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Natural Yard Care

Natural Yard Care Five Easy Steps Learn what you can do to make your piece of the planet a healthier place to live (PDF, 638 K).

Go Natural!

Nature wastes nothing. In natural landscapes, soil life recycles dead plants into food for new plant growth. Plants are adapted to the water, sun and soil available in their site. And the wide variety of plants, soil organisms, insects and animals keeps most pests and diseases in check.

Why Go Natural?

Yards are fun, beautiful, great spaces for relaxing. But in taking care of them, we often use water inefficiently, produce a lot of waste and overuse chemicals that are bad for the environment and our families' health.

By working with nature in your yard, you can have a great looking landscape that's easier to care for and healthier for families, pets, wildlife and our great Northwest environment.

How? It's Easy...

Start with these five steps:
(Nota: el folleto de cinco pasos está también disponible en español)

• Build healthy soil
• Plant right for your site
• Practice smart watering
• Think twice before using pesticides
• Practice natural lawn care

Learn More

• Visit King County's Yard Talk Web site to learn about a natural gardening show airing on King County Television (KCTV). View the Yard Talk broadcast schedule or watch episodes online to learn how to easily care for your yard and garden in a way that's good for people, pets and the environment. Yard Talk is brought to you by KCTV and the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks.
• Visit the EnviroStars Web site for a list of certified landscapers and nurseries.
• Visit the the natural yard care documents page to learn more about natural lawn and garden products, kitchen and backyard composting, choosing an earth-friendly lanscape contractor and much more.

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