 Green landscaping focuses on maintaining your lawn and garden in an eco-friendly way. There are many different components that can assist you with green landscaping, such as using natural fertilizers ( compost ), herbicides, pesticides and using native plants and ornamental grasses. All of these things help to reduce the amount of resources being consumed, as well as to put some positive elements back into the earth.
EnviroCitizen.org has established the following green landscaping tips to help you effectively and economically turn your yard into a green landscape.
- Try a push reel mower- Push reel mowers save a great deal of money and do not emit harmful pollutants into the air. Gas powered mowers emit a large amount pollution as they consume fuel and require a great deal of money in maintenance and gas. A push reel mower is powered by you, making air and noise pollution a non-issue !
- Think about some mulch - Mulch can be made of completely recycled landscaping fertilizer. You can combine regular lawn clippings with biodegradable goods from your home to make cheap, effective fertilizer. Used in your yard, it can easily and quickly fertilizer your yard with only positive impacts on the environment. Mulch is completely non-toxic to humans and pets, which is an extra bonus.
- Solar light variety - Many people use lighting to create ambiance as well as security around their yard. The use of solar lighting can 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 can last for around 10,000 hrs (depending on the specific light).
- Build your own greenhouse - Greenhouses are easy to construct with the use of eco-friendly materials. These greenhouses create a home for plants within your yard that is not affected by harsh or fickle weather. Green houses are great for fragile plants that require a bit of a controlled environment. The greenhouse can efficiently use solar power to support plant growth.
- Green landscaping patio furniture - You can either purchase recycled outdoor patio furniture or make your own. If you choose to purchase ready-made furniture, there are many lawn and garden stores that offer environmentally friendly furniture for your green landscaping needs.
- Try to buy all things locally - The things that you purchase for your green landscape have an impact on the environment as well. Try things that have been made with recycled goods or that are biodegradable and sold by locally owned stores.
EnviroCitizen.org hopes that these green landscaping tips have been helpful as you explore eco-friendly landscaping. If you are ready to move forward, check out our wonderful selection of green landscaping tools and supplies !
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