Eco-Friendly Lawn Care: Mow High, Mulch Clippings & Protect Waterways

Your lawn management directly affects local streams. Three simple practices create a healthier lawn and cleaner water.

1. Set Mower to 3+ Inches

Taller grass shades soil, retains moisture, resists disease, and crowds out weeds. Less watering, fewer chemicals. Weekly mowing still keeps a neat look.

2. Leave Clippings (Grasscycling)

Clippings return nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium—free fertilizer. A mulching mower chops them fine. No mulcher? Double-cut by raising front wheels slightly.

3. Dispose Responsibly

If you must bag, curbside pickup is best. Never dump in storm drains or stream banks—decomposing clippings fuel algae blooms that choke aquatic life.

Mow high, recycle clippings, and keep nutrients on your lawn where they belong.