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Cumberland County SWCD Free YardScaping Site Visit and Soil Test

Run by Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Free site visit, soil test and recommendation report (service value not published)
Who qualifies
Residents, businesses and public entities in the district.
Where
Residents, businesses and public entities in Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District.
Status
Open. Accepted until grant funds are depleted.
Type of payment
Other
Official program page

What you do

Request a free grant-funded YardScaping site visit; staff take soil tests and send a written recommendations report for a healthier, lower-chemical yard.

Requirements

  • Complete the YardScaping Technical Assistance Application
  • Requests accepted only until grant funds are depleted

How to apply

  1. 1Open the Services and Programs page and click Apply now for the YardScaping Technical Assistance Application
  2. 2Submit the form
  3. 3District schedules a visit, soil sample and sends recommendations

Timing and deadlines

not published

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Combining it with other programs

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Sources

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