Budget Friendly and Eco Friendly Landscaping Tips Thinking Green
Source: Log Home Living, by Katherine Schuster
Save money and the environment with these affordable landscaping tips.
Money may not grow on trees, but many log home owners still deposit a good portion of their wallets into their yards. Use these tips to help save your bank account (and sanity) when completing the necessary upkeep to maintain the beauty of your landscape, while getting the most bang for your buck.
Know, then sow First, list everything you hope to achieve out of your landscape. Talk to experts and read various articles and books to gain as much knowledge as you can about the different aspects you'd like to add to your yard.
Share costs with the neighbors Your dream garden will not appear overnight, so go easy on your self and your wallet by buying things in increments. If your desires still seem attainable, save cash by buying in bulk with your neighbors. And instead of footing the bill for a seldom-used and expensive piece of machinery, rent one with the neighbors. Sharing tools (and the cost) of things like an aerator or a chipper will create wiggle room in your budget.
The great "xeriscape" This trend in landscaping (which comes from the Greek word “xeros,” which means “dry”) simply refers to creating a landscape that can withstand drought conditions.
As you might have guessed, this saves you money on your water bill, but also provides a landscape which houses durable plants with minimal upkeep. Find drought-resistant plants
