Fall is the perfect season to take environmentally friendly steps for healthier, more sustainable gardens and lawns.
Fall Wildlife Gardening
Help pollinators, birds and other wildlife thrive by leaving flower stalks and seeds over the winter. Plant goldenrod, asters and other native plants that bloom in fall. Use fall leaves as mulch in your garden beds. Learn more at www.rockvillemd.gov/backyardhabitats.
Choose Lawn Alternatives
Replacing some of your lawn with native ground cover, wildflower gardens and native trees can help save time and money while reducing air and water pollution. Learn more and apply for a RainScapes Rebate at www.rockvillemd.gov/rainscapes.
Organic Lawn Care
Aerating your lawn and adding grass seed in the fall can help prep your lawn for winter and spring. Remember, most “weed and feed” and synthetic pesticides are prohibited in Rockville. Learn more about organic lawn care at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/lawns.
Join a Weed Warrior Workday
Help restore native habitat in Rockville parks by joining a non-native, invasive plant removal workday. Student Service Learning hours are available. Space is limited and registration is required. View the schedule and register at www.rockvillemd.gov/weedwarriors.