By mowing less, you can directly reduce emissions. Changing your lawn from grass to other landscaping which doesn't require as much maintenance can reduce mowing and trimming. Plant trees and shrubs that need minimal pruning. Additional trees and shrubs can also reduce the energy costs of heating and cooling your house, while providing landscaping for wildlife. Landscape with native varieties of wildflowers and plants.
Native plants require less water, fertilizer, and pesticides, as well as less trimming.
Recycle old equipment. Older equipment powered by gasoline engines can be up to twice as polluting as new equipment. Instead of selling or giving away your old lawn and garden power tools, take them to a recycling center where they can be converted into raw material for use in cleaner equipment and other products. By combining these strategies, you can reduce your personal contribution to pollution. In addition, your yard equipment will last longer and you will save money.