Grow More Mow Less

Grow More Mow Less The Grow More Mow Less program seeks to reduce lawn-related air pollution in Louisville Metro by encouraging landowners to switch to low-mow landscaping.

Grow More Mow Less is sponsored by the Louisville Metro APCD. If your grass is using you more than you use it, it might be time for a change! By converting some or all of your turfgrass into low-mow alternatives, you can save time, money, and hassle--and help keep our air clean all at the same time.

We get a lot of questions about how to go about creating a native yard while complying with Louisville regulations. Sus...
07/10/2026

We get a lot of questions about how to go about creating a native yard while complying with Louisville regulations.
Sustain Louisville has a wonderful page about Louisville's Natural Landscape Ordinance: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/sustainability/natural-landscape-ordinance.
This is a great resource to learn about what you can and cannot have in your yard and what other resources you can take advantage of!

07/08/2026

Enjoy hands-on guidance and tips for making gardening safe and enjoyable in this workshop from our friends at GroLeafy! 🌱

Focus:
🫛 Ongoing garden care routines (watering, mulching, observing plants)
🌿 Early problem spotting: wilting, yellowing, pests, or minor disease
🥕 Protecting plants from pests, animals, and environmental stress
🫛 Gentle, low-impact maintenance

Register for this class on our website at: waterfrontgardens.org/events

Continuing on statistics from our Lawn Care for Cleaner Air Program from the last fiscal year, we are thrilled to say th...
07/07/2026

Continuing on statistics from our Lawn Care for Cleaner Air Program from the last fiscal year, we are thrilled to say that this program was able to save roughly 196,355 pounds of emissions from gas-powered lawn equipment.

To learn more about this program and how you can take part, check out our webpage here: Louisvilleky.gov/LCCA

07/02/2026

Add a pop of color AND help with keeping our waterways safe and clean by planting giant sunflowers. True to its name, giant sunflowers can reach up to 10 feet. They're an important food source for many birds and attract bees.

Check out our plant guide in the comments for more ideas for your garden. Our guide features flowers, trees, shrubs, and grasses with deep, dense roots that help soak up stormwater.

Today is the first day of Louisville Metro's new fiscal year! With that, we wanted to share some stats from our Lawn Car...
07/01/2026

Today is the first day of Louisville Metro's new fiscal year! With that, we wanted to share some stats from our Lawn Care for Cleaner Air Program.

In the 2026 fiscal year, we happily gave out $22,106.34 in rebates! Check out the chart below to see how much we gave out in the past six fiscal years.

To learn more about about the Lawn Care for Cleaner Air Program check out our webpage: Louisvilleky.gov/lawncare

What's the big deal with planting natives?Native plants are evolved to thrive in a specific region. They have adapted to...
06/29/2026

What's the big deal with planting natives?

Native plants are evolved to thrive in a specific region. They have adapted to work with pollinators in that area. Planting invasive or non-native plants threatens the ecological balance that evolved over time.

Learn more about the benefits of native plants and the impact on pollinators in the article below by the National Audubon Society:
https://www.audubon.org/content/why-native-plants-matter

Fun (not actually fun) Fact: Using a gas mower for one hour is equal to driving for 200 miles! That is roughly equal to ...
06/25/2026

Fun (not actually fun) Fact: Using a gas mower for one hour is equal to driving for 200 miles! That is roughly equal to driving from Louisville to Nashville (~175 miles).

Electric mowers emit significantly less than gas mowers and are quieter.

If you are looking to make the switch, check out our lawn care rebate program that provides rebates on electric equipment: Louisvilleky.gov/LCCA

Another way to grow more and mow less is to replace grass with an alternative groundcover! Groundcovers are low-growing ...
06/23/2026

Another way to grow more and mow less is to replace grass with an alternative groundcover! Groundcovers are low-growing and spreading plants that can act in place of grass in a lawn. These plants do not have to be mowed as frequently (or at all), which directly lowers personal emissions from lawn care, and gives you time back in your day.

Check out this article to learn more about the benefits of groundcovers: https://www.knps.org/the-many-benefits-of-groundcovers-in-a-garden/

One way to grow more and mow less is to section off an area of your lawn, and plant various native plants. That process ...
06/19/2026

One way to grow more and mow less is to section off an area of your lawn, and plant various native plants. That process can be overwhelming.

The first step should always be planning. What types of plants do you want where? Is it shady or sunny? How moist is the soil?

To find native plants to fulfill your needs, check out the link below!
https://www.wildflower.org/collections/collection.php?collection=KY

06/18/2026

Learn about installing solar for your property with Pure Power Solar and the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability! 🌞

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Oldham County Library, Goshen Branch
Address: 3000 Paramont Commons, Prospect, KY 40059

🔗 Learn more at SolarizeLouisville.com

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701 W Ormsby Avenue, Suite 303
Louisville, KY
40203

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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