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Natural yard care is a step-by-step method you can use to create a beautiful landscape that’s easier to care for and healthier for families, pets and our beautiful Bellevue environment. Each step is achieved by working smarter – not harder – with nature in our yards.

  1. Build healthy soil for vibrant plants with fewer problems and lower water needs.
  2. Plant right for your site for a beautiful, easy-to-care-for yard.
  3. Practice smart watering to save money and make every drop count.
  4. Think twice before using pesticides to keep your family and pets safe.
  5. Practice natural lawn care for a great looking, low maintenance lawn.

Benefits of natural yard care

  • Beautiful yard
  • Easy maintenance
  • Less cost
  • Reduced water needs
  • Healthy wildlife refuge
  • Decreased waste, fewer chemicals
  • Less harmful stormwater runoff

Resources 

Natural Yard Care Booklet (English)
El cuidado natural del jardín (booklet in Spanish)
Garden Design Guide
Seasonal Gardening Calendar