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Some ELN Tips for Planning Your Landscape

While Planning Your Landscape, Keep in Mind That …

An example of replacing high input laws with low maintenance lawns and perennial gardens.

Replacing high input lawns with low maintenance lawns and perennial gardens can reduce the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides while adding beauty to your yard.

Photo of a butterfly.

You can help keep butterfly populations stable by providing shelter, water, and food plants for these beautiful insects.

 

 

Photo of a man composting.

Composting is a natural way to turn kitchen scraps and yard wastes into a useful soil amendment for your yard.

 

 

 

Photo of a water garden.

Water gardens can be a relaxing place for you, while providing a home for aquatic life.

 

Rain garden project at the Tolland Ag Center.

Rain gardens can absorb rainwater that would otherwise wash pollution down the street into the nearest river, stream, or lake.

 

Photo of a home's garden and walkway.

Individualizing your yard for you and your family can improve your quality of life.

 

Utilizing what your site has to offer will save time and energy. Information on site planning.

 

For more information, contact Vivian Felten, Resource Conservationist, (860) 626-8258, Ext. 202.

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