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Resources for Sustainable Yards​
Pollinators ~ Lawns ~ Native Plantings ~ Rain Gardens ~ Mosquito Control ~ Quiet and Clean Landscaping

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​Pollinators: Bees and Butterflies

Bee Friendly. Pollinator Concerns and Solutions List
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Bee Friendly Remedies: Natural remedies for yard care
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Buying Bee Safe Plants: Protecting Pollinators From Pesticides     LEARN MORE HERE
How to Learn About Butterflies
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Butterflies and Moths: What's the Difference?
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Pollinator Pathways                                                                             LEARN MORE HERE

Lawn Care

Improving Spring Lawn Growth - Let it Breathe
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Green Lawns - natural  fertilizer in your grass ​ clippings ​
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The ABC's of Organic Lawn Care
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Native Plants and Trees 

Create a Jersey Friendly Yard
Sustain wildlife and increase biodiversity in your yard 
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The Importance of the Oak Tree - Can You Spot an Oak? 
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Going Native: Handy guide for selecting native plants tailored to sun/shade conditions, deer resistance, bloom time, flower color and plant height
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Fact and illustrations on how to choose the best native trees for your growing conditions
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Tree Care Tips
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Where to see native plants in bloom, or buy seeds and
lants from catalogues or specialty nurseries
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List of NJ invasive species to avoid planting
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Trail Guide: Zuck Arboretum Nature Trail at Drew University Forest Preserve
Be sure to visit this gem of a biodiverse forest, right here in Madison! Wildlife abounds, including a pond (look for fish, frogs, and aquatic birds), mature trees and native wildflowers!
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Doug Tallamy's Home Grown National Park Project    ​​LEARN MORE HERE

Rain Gardens

Introduction to Rain Gardens
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Rain Gardens Fact Sheet
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Other Topics

Quiet and Clean Landscape Maintenance  LEARN MORE HERE
Leave the Leaves!
Homeowner Sustainable Yard Checklist
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Landscaper Letter: Sustainable Yard  Wish List
from Homeowner
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Mosquito Control with Garden     Plants
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Garden Planning: The Lasagna Method    LEARN MORE​ HERE
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