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As the green movement continue to become popular, many people are also encouraged to do their part in making the environment greener. And one thing people are doing right now aside from recycling is creating a garden that is eco-friendly.
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It is quite easy to find images of great looking front yards on magazines and websites or perhaps to look around the neighborhood to find inspiration for the landscape design that you want for your yard. The biggest challenge, though, is how you can turn your dream landscape design into reality and how to fit it into your space. As the green movement continues to become more and more popular these days, many people are also starting to realize its impact and significance on the environment. If you want to take part of the green movement, you can start with making your home eco-friendly. And one best way to do so is to keep your garden and yard environmental friendly. Here are some green landscaping ideas that you can use in your garden .
Make Your Own Edible Garden Green landscaping does not just mean making your yard as beautiful and as eco-friendly as it can be. It also means making it functional and useful. One way to do this is to create your own edible garden. Not only will you promote green landscaping, you can likewise benefit from eating all-natural, healthy and organic foods. Growing your own fruits and vegetables is also safer and less expensive than buying them from the market. Plus, it can help lower down your carbon footprint.
Plant Native Plants Planting plants in your yard or garden that are native to your region can help the environment in many ways. It is one of the best ways to provide a reflection of the natural landscape. Since native plants can naturally thrive in your region and they can as well easily adapted to local climate, they would normally need less water and less care. Native flowers can also provide the berries and nectar needed by native birds.
Get Shade from Native Trees Another great green landscape design idea is to plant native trees. Planting trees will not only make your garden look more pleasing to the eye, it can also provide you with natural shade. The trees can protect your house from the heat of the sun, and it can make your home’s environment fresher and cooler as well. If the atmosphere is cooler, your cooling system will no longer have to work harder just to achieve the desirable temperature level. Among the best local plants that can further beautify your yard are rata, kowhai, manuka, pohutukawa, kanuka, and cabbage tree.
