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How to practice Xeriscaping [Visual]

How to practice Xeriscaping [Visual] | ecogreenlove

Are you looking for a yard feature that is both beautiful and impressive but also low-maintenance? A rock garden is just that, and it might be the perfect option for you. 

Xeriscaping is a landscaping practice that can reduce water waste by 75% with low-water plants and efficient irrigation.

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Upcycled Garden Decor & DIY Landscaping Hacks [Visuals]

Upcycled Garden Decor & DIY Landscaping Hacks [Visuals] | ecogreenlove

Creating a garden is a great opportunity to spend some time outside while crafting a whimsical outdoor space to enjoy. However, it can feel like a lot of work to get your decor just how you’d like it.

Re-using materials that you can find around the house is more sustainable than buying your decorations new and will give your garden its own unique style. 

Next time your garden needs a decor refresh, check out what materials you have and try one of these decor ideas for your dream garden.

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Summer Flowers for your Eco-Friendly Garden [Visual]

Summer Flowers for Your Eco-Friendly Garden [Visual] | ecogreenlove

These days, with more time spent at home and warmer months, you are bound to find yourself in your garden. Whether you are combing over your dried-out tomato plant from last summer or peeking over your next-door neighbor’s fence at their perfect daffodil flower beds, we’ve all wanted to plant the perfect summer garden.

If you think that your garden could use a bit of perkiness and revival, you might not need to look into remodeling. Just by adding vibrant summer flowers to your backyard garden, you can turn it into a refreshing, green oasis.

Below are some of the most versatile, beautiful flowers that will grow across many climates and temperatures. Add a variety of summer and year-round perennial flowers to your garden to replenish its ecosystem and overall beauty.

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Easy, Eco-Friendly Landscaping: What to Know [Infographic]

Easy, Eco-Friendly Landscaping: What to Know [Infographic] | ecogreenlove

When was the last time you reevaluated your lawncare tactics and outdoor plant choices? A low-maintenance landscaping mindset will not only make it more affordable to help your yard blossom this Spring, but also makes it easier and more environmentally friendly. Ultimately, certain plants that don’t require a lot of water can help the planet and lower your utility bill.

Customize your plant selection to be eco-friendly and you’ll save yourself both time and effort while benefitting mother nature in the process. Check out some of the tips and plant recommendations mentioned below to conserve water and create an eco-friendly environment.

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A Guide to Eco-Friendly Landscaping [Visual]

A Guide to Eco-Friendly Landscaping [Visual] | ecogreenlove

When you’re thinking about being kind to the environment, you’re probably drumming up images of the great outdoors in places like natural parks and neighborhood trails. But what about the great outdoors in your backyard?

While you may not see the negative impacts of littering or pollution outside your window, that doesn’t mean your lawn doesn’t impact the world. In fact, there are plenty of steps you can take to reduce your lawn’s negative impact on the environment. Through careful and considerate landscaping, you can actually reduce the resources your lawn consumes every year and even save a little money while you’re at it.

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