Yard Smarts

Inspiration for the Outdoor Space You've Always Wanted!

Presented by Briggs & Stratton

There are many things you can do to help the environment, right in your own backyard. Small projects, like carefully adding fuel to your equipment to prevent spills, can make a big difference. There are larger projects too, like creating a beautiful rain garden. Be sure to revisit Yardsmarts in the months ahead for more useful projects.

• Collecting Rain in a Rain Barrel

  Making rain barrels will help you conserve water.

• How to Make a Simple Rain Gauge

  Over-watering not only can be harmful to your lawn, but it’s not …

• Create Your Own Rain Garden

  A rain garden is good for the environment because it captures water that would …

• How to Start a Compost Pile

  Anyone with a backyard can start an environmentally friendly compost pile …

• Maintain your Equipment for Cleaner Air

  Maintain your lawn mower’s engine. Why? Because it is the environmentally …

• Green Ideas for Your Yard

  Here are ideas that will help make our planet a better place.

• Green Tips for Your Lawn and Yard

  Check out some neat stuff you can do.