| Plant more plants to get ready for spring showers Everyone has heard the old adage, "April showers bring May flowers. "Plant More Plants shows you how. Homeowners can also show their commitment to a more beautiful yard and better water quality by taking the Plant More Plants pledge. Once in the waterways, these pollutants fuel the development of excess algae, which threaten the bay's health. More than 40 retail nurseries and garden centers, and 40 landscape companies, designers and architects, are partners spreading the "more plants, less runoff, healthier Bay" message. Stormwater runoff is one of the fastest-growing sources of pollution and water quality degradation within the Chesapeake Bay, yet many homeowners don't realize the connection between their lawns, stormwater and impacts on water quality. Planting trees, shrubs and hardy perennials not only improves our yards and homes, but it also can help local streams and the bay," said DCR Public Relations Manager Gary Waugh, coordinator of the Plant More Plants campaign. "There are many tremendous resources out there for the do-it-yourself landscaper," Waugh said. "The message behind this campaign is that we all take actions that impact the health of our local streams and the Chesapeake Bay. By planting native trees, shrubs and perennials, homeowners can filter stormwater and prevent runoff. |
Saturday 31 March 2012
Plant more plants to get ready for spring showers
