Spokane Healthy Yards
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Want to avoid gas-powered equipment and toxic chemicals?
Here are some healthy alternatives:


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If you decide to keep some lawn,
use a reel mower.
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An electric mower is another good option.
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Instead of spraying herbicides,
pull dandelions and other weeds
with a fish-tail weeder or other hand-tool.
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Rake leaves by hand instead of using a blower.
Remember to leave some leaves on the ground
as cover for insects and to keep your soil healthy.
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Mulch suppresses weeds, retains moisture
and keeps soil healthy.
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If you need to prune shrubs,
clip them with hand-tools
rather than using powered pruning shears.
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  • Home
  • 7 Steps to a Healthy Yard
    • 7 Steps
    • Is your yard healthy?
  • Wildlife
    • Bumblebees
    • Butterflies
    • Birds
    • Owls, specifically
    • Dragonflies
    • Ladybugs
    • Ants
  • Plants
    • Perennials
    • Grasses
    • Native Shrubs
    • Native Plant basics
    • Cultivars
  • Inspiration
    • Rethink Beauty
    • Rethink Parking Strips
  • More
    • Climate
    • Brush Piles
    • Cats
    • Hedge-Rows
    • Leaf Blowers
    • Local Garden Shops
    • Tools
    • Resources
  • Contact