If fertilizer lands on a driveway, what is the proper action?

• A. Sweep or blow it back onto turf.
• B. Leave it on the driveway to biodegrade.
• C. Wash it into the street drainage system.
• D. Discard it in regular trash.

Answer: (A)

Preventing fertilizer from becoming runoff is the idea here. When fertilizer lands on a driveway, sweep or blow it back onto the turf so the nutrients stay where they’re applied and can be used by the grass rather than washing away. This protects water quality and reduces waste.

Leaving it on the driveway can allow rain or irrigation to wash it into storm drains or surface water. Washing it into the street drainage system similarly sends nutrients directly to waterways. Discarding it in regular trash wastes usable nutrients and isn’t a proper disposal method.