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Eco Friendly Landscaping Advice For Homeowners

When you own a home, your yard is a source of pride. However, a pristine lawn comes at a cost. Not only does a homeowner have to spend countless hours and dollars ensuring the grass stays lush and green, lawns consume a startling amount of water and have a generally negative impact on the ecosystem around it.

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Eco Friendly Landscaping Advice For Homeowners

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  1. Eco Friendly Landscaping Advice For Homeowners

  2. When you own a home, your yard is a source of pride. However, a pristine lawn comes at a cost. Not only does a homeowner have to spend countless hours and dollars ensuring the grass stays lush and green, lawns consume a startling amount of water and have a generally negative impact on the ecosystem around it.

  3. Just a few facts about lawns in America: American lawns occupy some 30-40 million acres of land. Lawnmowers account for some five percent of the nation’s air pollution. More than 17 million gallons of fuel are spilled during the refilling of lawn and garden equipment each year. That’s more than the oil that the Exxon Valdez spilled!

  4. American homeowners use 10 times the amount of pesticides and fertilizers per acre on their lawns as farmers do on crops. The majority of lawn chemicals are wasted due to inappropriate timing and application. The chemicals eventually run off and become a major source of water pollution. 30 to 60 percent of urban fresh water is used on lawns, and most of it is also wasted due to poor timing and application. Instead of going for the traditional lawn, more and more homeowners are opting to landscape their yard in more ecologically friendly ways. Here’s how.

  5. Xeriscaping in Drought-Prone Areas Higher-than-average temperatures and patchy rainfall have lead to drought in many parts of America. In fact, states including South Carolina, Utah, Montana, Idaho, Nevada, California, Washington, and Oregon are all running out of water. People living in these areas, and even those living in less drought-prone states who simply want to save money on their water bills, can benefit from utilizing xeriscaping in their yards.

  6. Xeriscaping requires little to no irrigation, so there’s less water waste for lush landscaping. Plants with similar watering needs are grouped together, so resources are easily shared. Xeriscaping also uses drought-resistant plants including succulents and cacti to help fill empty space. Mulching is also a key component to xeriscaping as it helps keep moisture in the soil and prevents evaporation. Mulching is also pretty useful when it comes to suppressing weeds. Before getting started working in your yard, make sure to purchase a good pair of garden gloves to use when handling plants and tools.

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