HEALTHY LAWNS AND GARDENS PROGRAM

A community-based landscape education program promoting waste reduction, water quality protection and biodiversity.

Program Overview

• Healthy Lawn and Garden Principles and Practices

Healthy Lawn Care                                                

• Healthy Lawn Care Tips            
• Earth Friendly Fertilizers - Southeast Michigan
• Earth-Friendly Fertilizers - Participating Retailers  
• Fertilizer Selection and Application
• A Guide to Selecting a Lawn Service 
• Endorsed Lawn Care Companies-Healthy Lawn Program
   

Earth-Friendly Home Landscapes
Home Composting Natural Mulches Benefits of Compost for Water Quality Native Shrubs for Backyard Biodiversity Trees for Tomorrow

Rain Gardens and Naturescaping

• Rain Gardens for the Rouge River  
• Planning, Planting & Maintaining Residential Rain Gardens
• Rain Garden Registry - Southeast Oakland County
• Naturescaping for the Rouge River  
• Where to Find Native Plants

Calendar of Events

• SOCWA Master Composter Program: classes begin Thurs, Feb 28-6:45-8:45 p.m.
   

Useful Links

For more information on programs and flyers, 
call SOCWA @ 248-288-5150.

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Revised: May 06, 2008.