Sustainable Gardening/Lawn Practices

Check at least two options

Reduce Lawn Areas

Use Native Plants

Remove Invasive Plants

Practice Integrated Pest Management

Responsible Watering Practices (eg, early am, rain cut-off, infrequently)

Drip or Soaker Hose for Irrigation

Leave Grass Clippings in Place

Mow High

Organic Practices

Check at least one option

Eliminate Chemical Fertilizers

Eliminate Chemical Pesticides

Soil and Water Conservation

Check at least two options

Compost

Capture Rain Water from the Roof

Reduce Erosion (Ground cover, terraces)

Rain Garden

Mulch Leaves

Limit Water Use

OPTIONAL Rye Pollinator Pathway

Take your healthy yard pledge a step further and join an expanding network of properties in Rye and beyond that are establishing pollinator-friendly habitats and food sources for bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects and wildlife. Pollinator Pathway Pledge takers will have their properties highlighted on the City of Rye Pollinator Pathway map.

Organic Practices [Must check] -- Eliminate the use of all chemically derived pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers etc., except on rare occasions to resolve an infestation or to improve habitat for native plants and wildlife

Native Plants [Must check] -- Plant and maintain at least three native plants on property (can be trees, shrubs, flowers etc)

Garden Tour Interest -- Might like to have visitors during the annual Pollinator Garden Tour sponsored by Westchester Healthy Yards

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