Watershed Hacks: Sustainable Lawns and Conservation Landscapes

Traditional home lawns are one of the most widespread land covers in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and can be a significant source of nutrient and sediment runoff. This webcast explores practical, low-cost ways homeowners can rethink lawn care and transition toward more sustainable, conservation-oriented landscapes that benefit local waterways and wildlife.

This session is part of the Watershed Hacks series, it covers simple lawn care “hacks,” fertilizer reduction strategies, turf reduction techniques, and native planting options that reduce maintenance while improving soil health and habitat value. Speakers also highlight creative approaches to lawn conversion, community resources for technical assistance, and ways families can engage in conservation landscaping at home, proving that healthier yards can also be easier, cheaper, and more enjoyable.