green home projects

eco-friendly lawn/garden projects

Step 1

Fine tune your watering. Most people over-water their lawns. Buy an irrigation controller that reads the weather and adjusts water according to the conditions.

Find smart irrigation equipment

saves water

Step 2

Use efficient irrigation (such as drip irrigation) where possible.

Find more information on drip irrigation and irrigation supplies

saves water

Step 3

Harvest rain to water your plants! Why pay for water when nature provides it to you for free?

Find rain barrels and other rain storage devices

saves water

Step 4

Following nature’s rule is key: attune your plants and water-consumption to your region’s natural cycles. Plant low water-use plants.

Learn about the best plants for your geography

Find a landscape designer

saves water

Step 5

Reuse water from your house in your yard. Take water re-use to the next level by installing a gray water system to irrigate your plants with water from your sinks, laundry machine, and showers.

saves water

Step 6

Fight pests with non-toxic methods.

Learn about pest-removal options

Find service providers

saves other natural omissions

Step 7

Compost your yard waste. If your city doesn’t recycle clippings, then get a composter.

Find a composter

saves other natural omissions

Step 8

Use the sun to light your yard and make sweet music. Light your walkways with solar lights and add beauty and peaceful sounds with solar fountains.

Find solar lights

Find solar fountains

saves water


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