11 Jan 4 Eco-friendly Landscape Solutions (2023)
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4 Eco-friendly Landscape Solutions
You may be surprised to know this. There are many simple and easy solutions you can incorporate in an eco-friendly landscape at home. After working with many homeowners throughout Columbia, we’ve gathered some simple solutions we’d like to share with you.
Solution 1: Collect Rainwater
One way you can make your yard more eco-friendly is by adding barrels or basins to collect rain. Place your barrel(s) or basin(s) directly under the end of your gutter system. If needed, you can also install multiple plastic tubes to collect rain in more than one barrel or basin.
It’s free water for your garden. And it can’t get any more “natural” than this!
Solution 2: Add Smart Irrigation
Another solution to consider for an eco-friendly landscape is to install a smart irrigation system. There are many smart systems to think over. Our recommendation is to install Hydrawise by Hunter. It is the most complete wi-fi irrigation control system for your home’s landscape.
Hydrawise can help you save up to 50% on your water bill with Predictive Watering. You’ll also have remote access enabling you to manage and monitor your irrigation from your phone, tablet, or computer.
Creator: John Harrison
Solution 3: Opt for Permable Surfaces
Permeable pavers provide a great alternative to asphalt or concrete. Pavers are easier to install, and they can help eliminate drainage issues. Porous pavers allow water to naturally drain through the sub-surface. Pavers also help filter many pollutants in the water. Last to mention, permeable pavers help prevent soil from washing away, for example, during a storm.
Solution 4: Install Hardscapes
Hardscaping offers a homeowner many benefits in the long run. Ultimately, you have a very nice visual living space without the extra maintenance of more lawn. Hardscapes offer many different and interesting design options as well. With less grass to maintain, you can save many gallons of water annually, while reducing your carbon footprint. In addition, there’s less temptation to use fertilizers or pesticides that can seep into groundwater, thus harming wildlife.
In Conclusion
As you can see, there are multiple ways you can make your landscape more eco-friendly. Nature supplies us with water that can be recycled and re-utilized. Smart irrigation can help us water at the right times and not over water if it has just rained. Installing porous, permeable pavers will enable water in your yard to drain naturally back into the soil.
And lastly with a hardscape design, you will save on water and fertilizer. With implementing these 4 eco-friendly solutions, you’ll be giving back to nature. And as a result, you’ll be contributing to a greener and healthier environment.
How are you making your yard more eco-friendly? Let us know in the comments below.
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