Perhaps you live in an area of the country where water is scarce, or you simply want to do more to help the environment. Whatever your reasons, it is possible to have a beautifully landscaped, lush yard without wasting a ton of water or being environmentally unfriendly. Here are four ideas for incorporating more eco-friendly landscaping into your yard:
Install Synthetic Turf
Synthetic turf has come a long way from the obviously fake stuff used at mini golf courses.
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If you're gardening at home, it is probably because you want to save money. Whether you're a serious penny-pincher or just one out to save a few bucks here and there, here are a few thrifty gardening hacks that may help you out:
1. Drip Irrigation with a Plastic Bottle.
Ensuring that your plants remain properly hydrated throughout the day is crucial. However, it can often be a time-consuming process. When you need to go out of town for a day or two, or you just want some extra help and have no one to call, you may want to consider relying on a plastic bottle.
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There are some plants that are simply too much work to spread by hand. Grass seeds, mustards and other small seeds can be planted much faster if you could combine the planting and water process while sending everything across the field. Take a look at how hydroseeding can do just that, and what you need to do to make sure your hydroseeded plants can last through the seasons.
How Does Hydroseeding Work?
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You may like to have a lot of trees in your yard. They will provide you with shade and they give your yard a nice natural look. However, there are some trees you want to stay on top of when it comes to keeping them trimmed back. This article will explain which trees you don't want to let grow out of control and educate you on the importance of keeping them trimmed.
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When it comes to temporary or seasonal landscape design, potted trees pose many benefits. First, you can move them around any time you like, which allows you to change up your landscape design whenever the urge strikes. If you ever move, you can take your beloved trees with you. You can also bring potted trees indoors during the winter months, which is great for adding that extra something special to your decor.
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