Lawn & Garden Stories

Department of Environmental Protection 2021 Year in Review

The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has released its 2021 Year in Review video with department highlights! The video features DEP’s Acting Director

Give the Gift of a Greener Yard!

Stuck on what to get your loved ones for holiday gifts? How about gifts to "green up" their yard care? Did you know in the

Unclog the Bay: Keep your neighborhood storm drains clean!

Have you noticed a storm drain in front of your home or business, school, or house of worship? Take these SIMPLE ACTIONS to make a

Five Great Ways to Use Fall Leaves

It's almost fall in North America, and many folks soon might find themselves laboring for hours raking leaves to the street for pickup or filling

Electric Lawn Equipment--Consider "Corded" options!

Going electric with your yard care? Consider corded equipment! Why Should I Transition to Electric Lawn Equipment? Gas powered lawn and garden equipment are a

How to Green your summer BBQ

Make your BBQ a little lighter on the planet! Check out some of these easy ways to "green" your event. Use reusable plates and utensils

Summer is a Great Time to Plan Your RainScapes Project!

There is a temporary pause on submitting new RainScapes Rewards Rebate Program applications from August 1 - October 15, 2021.   Here is what you

5 Tips to Have a Sustainable Garden

5 Tips to Have a Sustainable Garden If you own a garden, you must be knowing how lovely it feels like to have a natural

Cicada Countdown

The Cicadas are Coming! You’ve no doubt heard by now that the periodical cicada Brood X will soon make its above-ground appearance in the local

Are you smarter than our Environmental Leaders?

Blog, courtesy of Bethesda Green.     Bethesda Green’s Environmental Leaders Program is an experiential school-year long sustainability program for high school seniors in Montgomery County. The
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