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Spring, summer and fall are the times of year that Ottawa residents have an opportunity to enjoy nature on their lawns and gardens. Front and back lawns become personal retreats play area for both kids and pets.
This site is a resource to provide you with safe alternatives to pesticides and practices that promote healthy lawns, gardens and trees, and better health for you, your family, the environment, and the conservation of our water supply and infrastructure. Here's how:
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Maintaining Healthy Lawns -- Naturally
Want a naturally healthy lawn? Discover how by learning such practices as proper watering, seeding soil, mowing, aerating, soil enhancement and fertilizing.
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Ask the Experts
Need more information, have a question? Ask our experts on horticulture, forestry and water efficiency or check out the latest responses.
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Water Efficiency Lawns & Gardens
How much water does your lawn need? It's less than you may think. Also, learn other water-efficient tips.
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Healthy Gardens
Explore 10 low-maintenance perennials and how to make a water efficient garden.
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Pesticides and Your Health
Pesticides are poisons. Learn how to care for your lawn with alternatives, and keep your family, pets, lawns and gardens safe and healthy.
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Trees
Trees are the one thing in your lawn that actually needs watering. During dry spells, discover how to maintain and protect nature's own air conditioner.
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