10. 50-70% Follow these environmentally friendly lawn & garden practices *Source: National Gardening Association, 2004 U.S. Environmental Lawn and Garden Scorecard 47 53 Read and follow the label carefully when using pesticides and fertilizers. 59 65 Water lawn and plants only when then need it. Use water wisely. 60 67 Keep your yard safe, clean and well-maintained to add beauty to your home and neighborhood. Mil. of Households with Yard or Garden % of Households with Yard or Garden Behavior
11. 30-49% Follow these environmentally friendly lawn & garden practices *Source: National Gardening Association, 2004 U.S. Environmental Lawn and Garden Scorecard 29 32 Before using pesticides to control insects or weeds, make sure the problem is correctly identified and that it is the most appropriate method. 35 39 Cut your lawn at the highest recommended mower setting. 37 42 Apply mulch around trees, shrubs or garden areas. 37 42 Choose and use the right plants in the right spot for your climate, sun/shade, soil and rainfall. 39 43 Keep fertilizer, pesticide, yard and pet waste out of water sources and off pavement. 41 45 Leave grass clippings in place on your lawn. Mil. of Households with Yard or Garden % of Households with Yard or Garden Behavior
12. 0-29% Follow these environmentally friendly lawn & garden practices *Source: National Gardening Association, 2004 U.S. Environmental Lawn and Garden Scorecard 3 3 Don’t know 8 9 None of the above 23 25 Use only well-adapted or native plants in your landscaping and remove poorly adapted, exotic or invasive plants. 23 26 Learn more about how to best care for the lawn, specific plants, soil and wildlife at your home. 25 28 Recycle yard waste by composting grass clippings, leaves and other organic materials. Mil. of Households with Yard or Garden % of Households with Yard or Garden Behavior
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14. Integrated pest management An approach to managing plant insect and disease problems that integrates five tools into a comprehensive, environmentally friendly strategy for maintaining healthy gardens and lawns