Fertilizers

Falmouth adopted a fertilizer Bylaw to reduce the nitrogen pollution going into our waterways.

• • Don’t fertilize any lawn within 100’ of the lake.

  • Don’t fertilize any lawn between October 16th and April 14th, or right before or during a heavy rain.

  • Don’t spread fertilizer on paved surfaces; clean it up if you do.

  • The Bylaw encourages use of materials such as yard waste, compost, or other similar materials that are primarily organic in nature and that are not considered “fertilizer” if you are trying to improve the physical condition of your soil.

  • The Bylaw recommends that if you fertilize lawns beyond the 100’ prohibition, fertilize sparingly!