Yard Actions

My Backyard focuses on low maintenance, low cost actions that individuals can take to make positive changes in the environmental quality of their yards, neighborhoods, and surrounding waterways.  Click on each Yard Action for detailed information, and take positive steps to preserve our natural resources.  If you have any questions at any time during the process, please send an email to mybackyardloudoun@gmail.com.

Actions to TakeActions to Take
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Maintain Healthy SoilRecycle Yard Waste
fertilizingstorm drain
Be Wise When You FertilizeReduce Stormwater Runoff
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Right Plant/Right PlaceMulch Matters
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Grow NativeRemove Invasives
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Manage Yard PestsWater Wisely

Simplified Summary

This page describes the actions to take to certify yard.