Green Yard and Garden Tips - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
Green Yard and Garden Tips Green Yard and Garden Tips No pesticides are used to maintain this garden of shrubs and perennials. Herbicides, whether applied by themselves or in the form of weed and feed products that combine fertilizer and herbicide in one application, can easily run off into streams and lakes miles away and can migrate into groundwater supplies in areas of porous soils. Making small changes in how we care for our yards and manage outdoor pests can help protect water resources. Reduce Pests in Your Yard Naturally How to Reduce Weeds Weeds move into lawns when conditions favor t...