Yard & Garden Maintenance
Golden Valley's Property Maintenance Code requires residents to keep their yards mowed, maintained, and picked up. For common violations, see the Property Maintenance Code Checklist.
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Composting
Composting converts organic matter, such as food waste, leaves, and grass clippings, to a more usable soil or mulch. Learn more about composting in Golden Valley.
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Keeping of Chickens
Learn about the rules for keeping chickens in Golden Valley.
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Managing Invasive Species
Discover important information about tree diseases and pests.
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Native Landscaping & Rain Gardens
Discover the beauty and benefits of native landscaping and rain gardens.
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Pollinators
More than one-third of all plant-based products consumed by humans depend on various pollinators. Insects like bees and butterflies, birds, and small mammals are critical to perpetuating and proliferating our food sources.
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Recreational Fires
Recreational fires are outdoor fires that burn only wood.
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Tree Management
Golden Valley's Urban Forestry Program ensures that public trees are properly managed and provides residents with the correct information to care for their own trees.
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Yard Waste Disposal
State law prohibits the disposal of yard, brush, and tree waste in landfills or solid waste facilities. Find information about how to safely dispose of these things.