Ontario's Home - Garage & Exterior Tips
- Avoid using pesticides on your lawn and garden.
- Consider organic, natural gardening methods such as cutting your grass 2 ½” – 3” tall, leaving your clippings on the lawn, watering in the morning and just once a week.
- Walk, cycle or take public transit whenever possible.
- Walk to the convenience store or take the bus at least once a week to reduce your impact on climate change and air pollution.
- Get involved in Ontario’s 50 Million Tree Program.
- Plant a tree to help cool your home, provide habitat for birds and prevent sunburn for you and your lawn. Trees also help fight climate change.
- Discover smart ways to water your lawn.
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