Plant away from both above and below ground utilities, plant away from street lighting, do not impact traffic, do not plant trees in Village right of way.

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#4 Remove Invasives

Checklists:

List of NJ Invasives

Native and Invasive NJ Plant List

Guidelines:

Guidelines for Disposing of Invasives

Village Ordinance on Invasives

Let invasives completely dry out before putting to the curb or composting

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#5 No Gas Mowing

EPA Study of Lawn and Garden Equipment Impact

Alternative Options:

No Mow Lawn Option

Become a "Lazy Lawn-mower"

Top Electric Lawnmowers (Battery)

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#6 No Gas Blowing

EPS Study of Lawn and Garden Equipment Impact

Top Electric Leaf Blowers (battery):

Wirecutter Reviews: Best Leaf Blowers

Best Battery Powered Leaf Blowers

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#7 Reduce Toxicity

Natural Pesticides/Herbicides:

Lawn Pesticides

Lawn Pesticides That Work

Pesticides You Can Use to Grow Your Own Kitchen Garden

Guidance:

Organic Land Care Pest Management

Avoid Illegal Household Pesticide Products

Ridgewood Village Code

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#8 Fertilize Organic

Top Rated Organic Lawn Fertilizers

New Jersey Fertilizer Law

Understanding the Impacts of Synthetic Fertilizer

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#9 Compost Leaves

Letting Some Fallen Leaves Lie?

Ridgewood Guidance:

A Guide to Backyard Composting

Ridgewood Yard Waste Pickup and Free Mulch Ordering Phone Number

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#10 Water Less

Guidance and Restrictions:

Ridgewood Water

Ridgewood Water Smart Sensor Irrigation Permit

Las Vegas Eliminating Lawns

Water Conservation Options:

Rain Garden How To

EPA: Rain Barrels

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