Sustainable Landscape Practices: Websites

The Weedalogue is a project to identify the weeds known in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.

Practices for the design and maintenance of ecological landscapes.

Village of Irvington, NY offers resource files to inspire your own local initiative in educating consumers on the benefits of on-site mulching practices.

An educational initiative to inform homeowners and landscapers about the many advantages of mulching leaves on site.

Founded in 1997, the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) provides organic certifiers, growers, manufacturers, and suppliers an independent review of products intended for use in certified organic production, handling, and processing. OMRI is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. When companies apply, OMRI reviews their products against the National Organic Standards. Acceptable products are OMRI Listed® and appear on the OMRI Products List. OMRI also provides subscribers and certifiers guidance on the acceptability of various material inputs in general under the National Organic Program.

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These plants have proven to be "tough as nails" in the urban landscapes of this region. List compiled by PHS staff.

The celebrated founder of Safelawns.org offers insider's tips to healthy, natural lawn care and treatment without chemical pesticides or fertilizers.

11 min. EPA video

A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting natural lawn care and grounds maintenance.

The Rain Garden Network is a small organization based in Chicago, IL concerned with developing resource options and creating solutions to storm water runoff such as rain gardens and rainwater harvesting.

Resource material on the planning, design, installation and maintenance of rain gardens compiled by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.

Developed by the Low Impact Development Center, this site focuses on the design techniques associated with rain gardens.

Site provides basic information on how to use rain barrels for rain water harvesting.

Blue Thumb, an educational program of the Rice Creek Watershed District provides resources for homeowners on how to design and install a rain garden to reduce runoff.

Comprehensive guide in PDF format, compiled by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on how to plan and construct a rain garden.

A guide to creating rain gardens in Delaware.

Brochure in PDF format produced by the University of Wisconsin Extension.

General information, manuals, factsheets and websites for creating rain gardens and reducing stormwater runoff in New Jersey.

Includes suggested native plants for Pennsylvania.