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How to practice Xeriscaping [Visual]

November 4November 3Posted in Garden & NatureTagged conserve water, drought-resistant, drought-tolerant plants, garden, gardening, infographic, landscape, landscaping, lawn, low maintenance, rock garden, save water, tips, xeriscaping, yardLeave a comment

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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A Guide to Eco-Friendly Landscaping [Visual]

April 13April 12Posted in Garden & NatureTagged backyard, compost, ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, environment, garden, gardening, green roof, infographic, landscape, lawn, pollinator, rainwater, tips, xeriscaping5 Comments

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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