GREENER WAYS TO GET A GREEN LAWN

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For some people, lawn care is a choice between burning calories or burning fossil fuel. (Photo by Lester Graham)

Polls indicate the majority of people want to do better toward the environment. One of the most polluting activities at many homes is lawn care. Lawn mowers spew out emissions that pollute at a higher rate than cars. Lawn sprinklers can use massive amounts of water. And over-use of fertilizer can pollute nearby streams. The GLRC's Lester Graham looks at simple things you can do to reduce pollution and still have a green lawn:

Michigan Turfgrass Foundation website

Information on lawn mowers and pollution

Producer: Lester Graham
Release Date: May 22, 2006
Running Time: 4:37