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Tree Sale: Each spring and fall, the District provides the public with the opportunity to purchase a variety of plants. For your conservation needs, several species are available from potted trees, shrubs, evergreens, perennials and groundcover. Items are pre-ordered then delivered to the District office for pick-up. If you have additional questions, contact the office. Check back in the Fall for our next sale order form!!
Check back in the Fall for our next sale order form!!
Soil Test
Kits: Why should you soil test your lawn
and garden? Lawn and garden soil testing optimizes the growth of your lawn and
flowers or the yields of fruits and vegetables in your Water Test Kits:
Rain Barrels:
Save the Rain for a sunny day! By using rain barrels, you are
benefiting These Rain Barrels are made from recycled, 55 gallon, food grade barrels and comes assembled with a spigot, linking fitting at the bottom end, overflow fitting near the top and a screen enclosure for the top. They are available in black, blue, grey and terra cotta. Accessories may be available upon request. Check below for our Rain Barrel/Composter Order Form.
Composters: Yard
waste and food scraps make up 20% - 30% of garbage!! By composting
yard and kitchen waste, you send
less garbage to landfills. Flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs,
Our composters are made from a black, recycled food grade barrel and are available for $110. Spring Sale order forms are available below.55 gallon
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garden. Imbalances of
nutrients can lead to poor growth and yield or flowering. Adding the right
amount of nutrients and eliminating the excesses allows nutrients to be utilized
efficiently. Your Soil Analysis System includes a sample bag, sampling probe,
and instructions for taking and sending in a soil sample. You will receive a
report back in the mail which includes pH, buffer, phosphorus, potassium,
calcium, magnesium, and organic matter. A fertilizer recommendation and
information on lawn and garden fertility will also be sent along with the
results. These kits are available at the Kendall County SWCD office for
$28 each. (This does not include
the cost for shipping the sample) 
the environment by reducing sewer runoff, helping your garden and landscape thrive,
reducing your water bill, and reducing stress to the water supply. A rain
barrel is a system that collects and stores rainwater from your roof. Only
1/4 inch of rainfall runoff from the average roof will completely fill the
typical barrel. Because you are collecting it right off your roof, it has
few contaminants and is perfect for watering gardens and flower pots.
house plants, lawns, and container gardens grow
better in soil mixed with
compost. Composting provides an almost constant
source of free fertilizer and soil
conditioner. Through regular use of compost you can greatly reduce the
need for chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, which saves money and
reduces contamination of our waterways and drinking water.