Eco Friendly Landscaping Advice For Homeowners

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Eco Friendly Landscaping Advice For Homeowners
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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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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 nations air pollution. More than 17
million gallons of fuel are spilled during the
refilling of lawn and garden equipment each year.
Thats more than the oil that the Exxon Valdez
spilled!
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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. Heres how.
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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.
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Xeriscaping requires little to no irrigation, so
theres 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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