This project compared and demonstrated the effectiveness of conventional, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), alternative, and no-pesticide approaches to lawn maintenance. The trial was established in three municipal settings (Guelph, Brantford, and London) to show the impact that the different lawn maintenance programs have on areas with slightly different microclimates, pest pressure and soil types. This study also provided an opportunity for the communication with area residents, municipal staff and turf managers regarding the different alternatives of lawn care programs.