What YOU can do River Friendly Yards Mowing and Blowing

Mowing and Blowing

• Mow high.

  Keep you lawn 3" or higher and never cut off more than 1/3 of the grass blade each time you mow.




• Keep it sharp.

  Keep your mower blade sharp.  This will create a healthier lawn and reduce the amount of fertilizers and water that you need to use. 
  



• Use a mulching mower.

  Leave the grass clippings on the lawn.  The grass clippings will decompose and add nutrients to the soil, reducing the amount of fertilizers that may be necessary to apply. 
  
  


• Let only rain down the storm drain.

  Keep grass clippings and fertilizer from entering the storm drains.  Don’t blow or sweep grass clippings, leaves, or fertilizer into the storm drains.