Low Cost, Low Impact & Sustainable Landscaping
(Taken from “Greentips” by UCS) Your home’s landscaping may be easy on the eyes, but not necessarily on the Earth—or your wallet. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates that watering lawns and gardens accounts for about 30 percent of total household water use, and Department of Energy (DOE) research indicates that a home lacking shade trees could pay up to 25 percent more for heating and cooling. In addition, Americans apply millions of pounds of chemical pesticides and fertilizers to lawns each year, which can contribute to water and soil pollution.
This fall, as you prepare your yard for the next growing season, consider the following energy-, water-, and emissions-reducing solutions detailed in the link below.
