Bring water back to St. Paul
Minimize Pollutants
You can make simple changes in your yard to prevent pollution in lakes and rivers.
Practice responsible lawn care.
- Mow often, leaving length at 2.5" to 3"
- Leave grass clippings on the lawn as a natural fertilizer
- Build a rain garden - we can help!
- Aerate the lawn every other year to encourage root growth.
- Allow the lawn go dormant in late summer to encourage root growth and conserve water
Minimize pollutants.
- Pick up after your pet
- Sweep up leaves from the street curbside in front of your house. Bag the leaves and take them to a Ramsey County Yard Waste facility or home compost them
- Don't fertilize without a soil test
- Use phosphorus-free fertilizer