Healthy Yards and Environment
Kansas Healthy Yards and Communities is an environmental initiative sponsored by Kansas State University Research and Extension. The program's mission is to have yards and communities that enhance our quality of life through earth-friendly practices.
Maintaining a Healthy Yard and Environment
Here are some specific tips you can follow each month to make sure your yard is a healthy yard and environment.
- April: Don't Start Watering Lawn Too Early
- May: Proper Lawn Maintenance
- June: Scoop the Poop
- July: Water Your Lawn Correctly
- September: Restoring Your Lawn
- October: Leaves. Leaves. Leaves.
- November: Ten Commandments of Water Quality
- December: Use Ice Melts Sparingly
Air Quality
Maintain your lawn equipment to keep them running smoothly so that they emit fewer pollutants. Find out specific tips you can follow to help do your part. Click here.
Healthy Yards Expo
Watch for the save the date announcement for the 2025 Heathy Yards Expo. Make plans to attend to learn more about being green in the home and garden.
Location: Shawnee Civic Center
13817 Johnson Drive Shawnee, KS 66216
Do You Have Questions?
Have questions? The Garden Hotline is staffed by trained EMG volunteers and Extension staff who will assist you with questions.
Phone: (913) 715-7050
Email: garden.help@jocogov.org