When we think of our lawn, we automatically assume it’s eco-friendly, right? Anything that’s, well, outside, must be! But the truth is, not all lawns are eco-friendly. Many of them have components that are decidedly not good for the environment.
If you want a beautiful lawn that is every bit as environmentally-friendly as it is eye-catching, read on to find out more. We’ve got a few tips to turn that gorgeous front yard into something you can feel good about.
Alternative Lawns/Natural Grasses and More
Not all grass or sod is created equal. If you want a true eco-friendly lawn, you want to use a sod and grass that is all natural. These include regionally native sods, and sods/grass that have not been treated with harmful chemicals. These can include some beautiful options, including zoysia grass sod or buffalo grass, and many others.
In addition to being better for the environment and local nature, using an all-natural regional grass can actually benefit you in other ways. For instance, you won’t have to mow as often, as natural grasses take longer to grow and won’t overrun your lawn.
Flowers and More
Who doesn’t want to plant beautiful flowers in their lawn/garden? The great news is that you can have a lush, bountiful garden all while remaining kind to the environment, and it’s much easier than you think. There are many alternatives to chemical fertilizers and plant food; it’s just a matter of choosing your favorite options.
Just as with planting grass, if you plant seasonal, regional flowers you’ll be helping the environment as well as creating a beautiful, colorful garden. After all, plants tend to grow best in the regions they are native to. Do some research and find out which plants are native to your region, grow some from seed, or visit a local plant store to buy some seedlings.
Landscaping and Maintenance
While you can’t completely avoid using your gas mower or other things like weed eaters and the like on occasion, you can reduce the amount you use them by following the above advice, planting regional and native plants, and doing what you can to keep them trimmed and managed manually. By using all-natural plant products (fertilizers, plant food, bug repellants and so on), you’ll be helping out the planet while still maintaining your garden beautifully.
There are many great brands of products on the market that can be bought at your local plant store, retail outlet or online, and you can find lots of DIY tutorials on how to manage an environmentally sound garden.
Veggies and Fruits
Most of the advice above applies to food gardens, too. Lots of sustainable products are on the market to assist you, no matter whether you’re growing a few potted tomatoes or an entire vegetable garden with pumpkins, corn and squash. Natural products work wonderfully as do man-made deterrents and more. An all-natural vegetable garden is a thing of beauty that will be a welcome addition to any nice yard. Best og all, you’ve got yummy food to eat afterward.
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