Landscaping has long been, for lack of a better word, green. As obvious of a statement as this may be, it’s simply referring to the typical color you associate with commercial and residential landscape. Lush green grass, beautiful flowers, well manicured shrubs and perfectly fitted pavers are what we imagine when we think of landscaping our homes.
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The thing is as “green” as it may be, landscaping hasn’t been very eco-friendly until the past few years. While it certainly is getting better, landscaping is by no means as green as it can get. There are a few things to think about when you start your next landscaping project and when you’re simply maintaining your lawn.
Avoid harmful chemicals as fertilizers. Speak with an expert landscaping company to determine which additives, chemicals and soils won’t turn into poisonous run-off during the next rain. Use shrubs and plants that are indigenous to your area. This reduces the amount of fuel and exhaust fumes used to transport out-of-state shrubbery. Try to re-use rain and run-off water to keep your plants and lawn satisfied, while reducing the amount of new water you use. Invest in an electric lawn mower. These days battery powered lawnmowers can produce the same results as their gas powered counterparts, even without re-charging the batteries.
These are just a few things to help you make keep your project a little more eco-friendly. So the next time you have some back or front yard landscaping ideas, think about what you can do to help Mother Nature.
