What is the objective of Earth Kind?
The objective of Earth Kind is to combine the best of organic and traditional gardening and landscaping principles to create a new horticultural system for the 21st Century, a research-proven system based on real-world effectiveness and environmental responsibility.

What are the goals of Earth Kind?
Reduce the volume of water used in the landscape
Reduce the volume of fertilizers used in the landscape
Reduce the volume of pesticides used in the landscape
Reduce the volume of yard wastes entering landfills

What are the guiding principles of Earth Kind?
Base your horticultural decisions on:

A deep, abiding respect for the environment

The latest scientifically-sound, research-based information

Employ Earth Kind techniques of plant selection and culture to avoid pest problems before they occur

Use pesticides only as a last resort. If a pesticide becomes absolutely necessary, then select the most Earth Kind or environmentally responsible product available

Putting Earth Kind techniques into everyday practice will help your family, your business, your community and your environment. Remember, "Earth Kind to benefit humankind."

Where can I find more information on Earth Kind?
Earth Kind addresses numerous topics in the area of landscape management. As your interest and knowledge in this area grows you will have an increased awareness of the many programs, practices and activities that are Earth Kind. Working together we can make a difference in conserving and protecting our state's valuable natural resources.