ANNAPOLIS, MD – As spring lawn care season begins, Maryland’s Department of Agriculture is issuing a reminder to homeowners and landscaping professionals about compliance with the state’s fertilizer regulations.
The department announced on April 1, 2026, that residents must adhere to Maryland’s Lawn Fertilizer Law during their spring yard maintenance activities. These regulations were established to safeguard local waterways, rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay from nutrient pollution caused by fertilizer runoff.
The law applies to both individual property owners and commercial lawn care services operating throughout Maryland.
