Maryland’s landscape rules and local ordinances are shifting as communities respond to environmental concerns, water use, and neighborhood safety. Features that were once common in backyards are now being questioned—or phased out—in favor of more sustainable and low-impact options.
Homeowners who want to avoid fines, removal orders, or costly do-overs should know what may be on the chopping block. These are 12 yard features in Maryland that may not be allowed much longer.
1. Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
Noisy mornings filled with roaring engines might become a thing of the past. Maryland communities are moving toward banning gas-powered leaf blowers because they create pollution and disturb neighborhoods.
Electric models offer quieter alternatives that work just as well. Some cities have already started phasing out gas versions during certain hours…