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Changing our yard practices might be the easiest and most rewarding way to fight climate change!

Who doesn't love a green and healthy environment? So why do we have landscaping habits that are harming the environment and our health? Here are some facts:

Lawns are the single most toxic crop in this country.
Our landscaping equipment is extremely polluting
Our yards are the biggest source of unnecessary water usage.
Our yards and homes are the greatest cause of habitat loss for wildlife.

The good news is that it is very easy to restore our natural environment and still enjoy a beautiful yard. We just have to change some of our habits. On this website you find all the information you need to make these changes. Still questions? Please contact us: info@healthyyards.org

We invite everyone in our country to start their own local Healthy Yards program. We can connect you with all our sources and our directories. Look under 'For Organizations' for more information.

Invite Pollinators

Help butterflies, bees and the birds by creating healthy yards. Learn what to plant and what not >

Plant Wisely

With the right flowers and plants you will use less water, less toxins and safe money >

Avoid Pesticides

Pesticides are harmful. Healthy yards don’t need pesticides. Find out why and how >

Go Native

Native plants are adapted to our environment and they are a great choice to support wildlife >

Healthy Lawns

Our lawns are the single biggest and most toxic crop in the USA. Create healthier lawns with these tips >

Use Better Equipment

Better equipment enhances air quality and energy use. Electric models have improved >