Bay-Wise Landscape Management

Maryland's Chesapeake Bay is a valuable and wonderful ecological resource. Learning to protect and preserve it for future generations is our responsibility. By changing a few simple practices, you and your family can help keep our Maryland water healthy. Does your yard and landscape measure up? See below to download the Bay-Wise Maryland Yardstick to check your landscape practices against the Bay-Wise Yardstick. Then call 410-313-2707 or mail the Bay-Wise Application to schedule a home visit by a team of Howard County Master Gardeners. They will identify potential landscape problems and provide guidance on suitable landscape management procedures and guide you in getting your property Bay-Wise certified.

Please download the following publications for more help on the Bay-Wise Program:

Bay-Wise Maryland Yardstick for Landscapes WITHOUT Lawns: Publication BW1
Bay-Wise Maryland Yardstick for Landscapes WITH Lawns: Publication BW2
Bay-Wise Maryland Yardstick For Vegetable Gardens: Publication BW3

For more information, contact WebMaster

Last updated: 02/11/2008