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That Ear-Splitting Leaf Blower? It Also Emits More Pollution Than a Car
The blowers and related devices are dirty because many use two-stroke engines.
wsj.com (Requires a subscription to the Wall Street Journal to access full article)
Fact Sheet: Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
Describes the health hazards of gas-powered leaf blowers, and suggests alternatives.
quietmonclair.org
Healthy, beautiful yards don't need gas leaf blowers
Describes in helpful detail, with further links, how to landscape sustainably and avoid the noise and pollution of gas leaf blowers.
quietmonclair.org
Charged up: The future of battery-powered equipment
Describes new battery-electric equipment for landscapers.
landscapemanagement.net
To bag or not to bag?
Explains how to mulch your leaves into your lawn, saving trouble on bagging and hauling leaves, and saving money on fertilizer.
canr.msu.edu (And find many more useful articles on sustainable and convenient landscaping methods on MSU's Smart Gardening website.)
Native Plant Sale
Each spring, purchase native plant seedlings from the Great Swamp Native Plant sale. Chosen specifically to thrive in our local soil, these plants grow well with minimal care and support the local ecosystem.
greatswamp.org