Homeowners can reduce the amount of pollutants they contribute by turning their yards into BayScapes. BayScapes are yards landscaped with low maintenance plants. BayScaping uses techniques to conserve water and reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides. By creating natural areas, BayScapes also provide habitat for many wildlife species. One of the easiest ways to begin BayScaping is to reduce the amount of lawn area.
Traditional lawns require constant maintenance such as watering, reseeding, raking and weeding.
Ground covers are an excellent alternative to replace some lawn areas. Ground covers are low growing plants that do not require as much attention as grasses. Many types of insects and other animals prey upon insects that can be harmful to plants. Encourage these beneficial creatures to inhabit your yard. Spiders, lady beetles, praying mantises, birds, bats, lizards and toads are a few of animals that act as natural insecticides.