How To Create A Greener Garden Through Clever Landscaping

By now almost everyone has heard the terms green and sustainability in terms of being environmentally aware and responsible

. The idea of going green is one trend that has been the most followed for the past several years. People are looking for more and more ideas to go green with their landscaping.

Natural features are one way to create a greener garden. Water features and rocks create a nature-based garden that can reduce maintenance and save money. Natural materials that you would normally throw away are useful. You can spare several natural materials and use them to enhance your garden and help the environment at the same time. A tree trunk can be nicely decorated with signs or it can be used as posts to hang either plants or birdhouses. Tree stumps make an excellent pedestal for a flowerpot or a birdbath.

Water is a consideration when creating a greener garden, as well as, lawn equipment that is gas powered due to air and noise pollution. There are ways you can minimise the need for creating pollution and reducing water consumption. The more lawn you have the more maintenance you have. However, there are things you can do to reduce water consumption and maintenance. By planting a greener grass such as reclamation seed mix your lawn will require less water and mowing than regular grass.

A smart idea for green landscape design is to reduce your lawn area by adding or expanding to your flowerbeds with native flowers and groundcover and line garden paths with wood chips or gravel. They have the advantage of being able to survive the conditions of your area. Meaning they will need less maintenance and water. Non-native plants tend to be high maintenance depending on lots of water and insecticides to survive. Once native plants are established, they need limited water, pesticides and fertilizer. Landscapers that want to create a greener garden know that they have to have good soil to have healthy plants. Plants require organic matter to thrive and you can create your own by composting.

A drip irrigation system is a great idea as a water saving alternative to water hoses and sprinklers. Sprinklers lose water due to wind and evaporation whereas drip irrigation uses far less water while putting it exactly where it is desired. You can also get extra water free by making use of a rain barrel. Simply by putting a water barrel under a downspout and use the collected water for your entire yard. You can save energy on outdoor lighting by installing outdoor solar lighting. The concept of outdoor solar lighting is appealing, especially since it is so easy to install. Solar lighting can be used almost anywhere including pathways, patios and gardens. Solar lighting by day absorbs the suns energy and by night, it is ready to use.

Another quick landscaping idea to create a greener garden is planting edibles. Planting edibles, such as berries and fruit trees enhances any garden or landscape. Make your landscape even greener when planting and include some plants to provide for wildlife. It is possible to create a greener garden through landscaping.

by: Holly Garnett

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