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My yard is River-Friendly — Yours can be too!     Be Water Smart

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River-Friendly Landscaping is…

an environmentally friendly way of gardening. River-Friendly Landscaping practices are designed to help you create a healthy, beautiful, vibrant yard while conserving water, reducing yard waste, and preventing pollution of our air and local rivers. This approach to gardening:

Landscapes locally — Works with nature, rather than against it

Nurtures soil health — Promotes healthy soil to support healthy plants

Creates and protects wildlife habitat — Provides shelter and water to local habitat

Landscapes for less to the landfill — Reduces yard waste which helps conserve landfill space

Conserves water — Preserves water for future generations

Conserves energy — Reduces our dependence on fossil fuels

Protects air and water quality — Keeps pollutants out of our water and air

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Did you know…

• That the average Sacramento area homeowner produces 1000 pounds (one-half ton) of yard waste each year? Learn what you can do to cut back on green waste.
• 60% of household water use is used outdoors? Find out how to save water.
• The average lawn produces around 300 pounds of lawn clippings per year that can be used as a natural fertilizer? Learn ways to fertilize naturally.
• Using 2-4 inches of mulch or fallen leaves can help prevent weeds? Get tips on how to mulch.
• Raking leaves for 30 minutes can burn 120-178 calories and can help lower your energy bill? Learn how to save money on energy.
• Less than 10% of insects are harmful to your garden? Pesticides can harm beneficial bugs. Find out ways to deal with pests naturally.
• Mature shade trees can lower your utility bill by as much as 40%? Get tips on how to save energy.