Show-Me Yards & Neighborhoods

Show-Me Yards & Neighborhoods is an educational program designed to raise awareness about the role urban storm water runoff plays in the water quality of nearby streams, creeks, rivers, and lakes. Through voluntary educational activities, SMY&N offers environmentally responsible alternatives to traditional lawn care and construction practices that contribute to the runoff of contaminants and excess nutrients. SMY&N also recognizes and commends individuals and professionals who put the SMY&N techniques into practice - homeowners can earn an attractive yard sign and professionals can become certified. SMY&N is a part of the Choose Environmental Excellence program.

Fertilize Responsibly - Get a FREE Soil Test.

Rain Barrel Rebate Program

Rain Gardens - Rain gardens are shallow depressions filled with native plants that capture stormwater, allowing infiltration into the ground. Visit Storm Water Services for more information.

Check out OzarksEnvironment.com.

TV23, the City's Municipal Government Cable Channel, has produced a monthly series of short segments based on the SMY&N principles. View the segments.

SMY&N yard sign

Cool-Season Grasses Lawn Care and Maintenance Calendar - Organic and non-organic monthly practices for a healthy lawn.
Take Home Tips - Your Prescription for a Healthy Yard
Certified Professionals List & What To Ask Your Lawn Care Company (pdf 183kb)

How can my yard become a Show-Me Yard?
To qualify as a Show-Me Yard, the landowner may choose from a menu of approved practives to earn credits or "inches". When 36 inches have been earned, the yard is certified as a Show-Me Yard. Yard Certification Checklist (pdf 133kb).

Why would I want my yard to be a Show-Me Yard?

Landowners receive valuable information including cost-saving, environmentally-responsible lawn and landscape tips.
Certified lawns will earn a handsome yard sign and positive publicity in the community.
Participants have immediate access to lawn and landscape professionals.

Homeowners, contractors and other professionals associated with lawn care are encouraged to participate in Show-Me Yards and Neighborhoods. For more information, please call Barbara Lucks at 864-2006.