In the autumn when leaves fall on your lawn, be sure to rake them and place them in bags. When leaves are just piled up on a curb, wind often blows the leaves out into the street, and the storm drains get clogged, leading to future flood events.
Additionally, when and if you fertilize your lawn or plants, make sure to carefully read the instructions on the label to determine how much fertilizer to use for the area you need. Many people over-fertilize without realizing it, often adding
three times the necessary fertilizer amount for their needs.
Both leaves and fertilizer contain high concentrations of phosphorus, which is a nutrient that is harmful to aquatic life when it gets washed down a storm drain.
Check out this video to learn more about leaf and fertilizer tips:
Leaf and Fertilizer Video