 Green landscaping can begin with very small steps, yet they can make quite a difference to the environment. If you aren’t quite ready to recreate your entire landscape, start small!
EnviroCitizen.org suggests the following steps to begin your green landscaping efforts :
1 : Try a push reel mower - Push reel mowers are incredibly economical and greatly benefit the environment. Gas powered mowers emit a large amount of the pollution into the air and consume a large amount of money in maintenance and gas. A push reel mower is powered by you and completely removes mowing air and noise pollution.
2 : Start building a compost pile - Composting is easy, inexpensive and monumentally better for the environment than natural pesticides and chemical fertilizers. While there are many environmentally friendly products out there, some impact the environment during production. It is easy to avoid this by creating an at-home compost pile! Mulch is completely recycled landscaping fertilizer. This can be made from regular lawn clippings that you would normally dispose of and can be combined with biodegradable goods from your home. Used in your yard, compost can easily and quickly fertilizer your yard with only a positive impact on the environment. Mulch or compost is completely non-toxic to humans and pets, which is an additional bonus.
3 :Conserve water - Consider the use of a water barrel or rain cistern. These objects can be strategically placed to collect enough water to completely and thoroughly water your lawn. Strategic irrigation can be used to easily water all of the hotspots in your lawn, without draining the earth’s resources or emptying your wallet.
4 : Solar light variety - Many people use lighting to create ambiance as well as security around their yard. The use of solar lighting will present beautiful lighting that is completely powered by solar light generated and collected during the day. Solar lights are inexpensive, save large amounts on your energy bills and last for around 10,000 hrs (depending on the specific light ).
5 : Build your own greenhouse - Greenhouses are easy to construct with the use of man-made materials. These greenhouses create a wonderful home for more fragile plants that require a bit of extra protection from the elements. Greenhouses can efficiently use solar power to support plant growth. Considering planting inexpensive perennials. Perennials can be found or purchased locally and will thrive in the controlled environment within your greenhouse. They can are incredibly inexpensive and can produce an amazing amount of color and variety to green landscapes. If you prepare your plants to go into your greenhouse at the last frost they will bloom earlier and easily in pots with the small addition of water, making it easy to transplant them later.
If you are interested in green landscaping, you may want to check out some of the eco-friendly green landscaping products featured by EnviroCitizen.org.
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