By changing a few of your habits, you can great a green yardscape that protects the environment and helps you save money.
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But did you know that making a few green choices outside can actually help you save money on your energy bills inside, too? Follow these tips to transform your home's landscape and save money.</p><h3>Water responsibly</h3><p>Practice xeriscaping — a process that reduces the need for irrigation — to save water. This can be done by placing plants that have similar water requirements together. You can also swap out more water-hungry grasses for drought-resistant variants, and utilize succulents and native plants in your landscape design.</p><h3>Opt for eco-friendly materials</h3><p>Reusing concrete and glass from other projects can reduce the carbon dioxide produced during the manufacturing process. Choose adobe or terra cotta bricks — which don't require kilns — and select stones found inland rather than in quarries. Avoid toxins by staying away from treated lumber, artificially dyed mulch and rubber mulch.</p><h3>Plant a tree</h3><p>Reducing energy use for air conditioning can be as simple as strategically planting a tree in your yard. Shading your home from the summer sun can reduce temperatures by up to 9 degrees. Choose the best tree based on the shape of your home and the height, shadow size and growth rate of the tree.</p><h3>Cut down on chemicals</h3><p>Fertilizers and herbicides that strip the soil of nutrients and harm the environments aren't necessary to maintain a healthy lawn. Instead, use organic fertilizer and natural pest control. Insecticidal soaps and oil sprays can take care of mites and mealybugs, and ladybugs can naturally manage aphids.</p><h3>Utilize solar power</h3><p>If you host a lot of outdoor gatherings or enjoy sitting outside at night, you'll likely want to add some outdoor lighting. Rather than relying on electrical lighting, consider adding a solar-powered system. It won't require underground wiring, is easier to install, and saves electricity by charging naturally during the day.</p><p>With these tips, you're well on your way to a greener and healthier lawn that can protect the environment and help you save money, too.</p></div> </div></div><style type="text/css">#ql-embed-4yystAqynRwIzpAAzuDJ6S h1.ql-embed-article__title { display: none; }#ql-embed-4yystAqynRwIzpAAzuDJ6S p.ql-embed-article__pubdate { display: none; }</style>
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