December 2, 2017
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An energy efficient landscape creates a flourishing outdoor environment with a small footprint. These nine tips will bring beauty and functionality to outdoor spaces without sacrificing any visual appeal or usability. An outdoor space that nurtures and sustains offers more than visual appeal. It combines the aesthetics with the responsibility we share for the well-being of our places.
It takes a good deal of energy to clean and deliver municipal water to your tap. Cutting the amount you use saves energy and water, one of our most precious resources.
Best ways to conserve water include:
Reusing the plant material generated in the landscape as compost takes a burden off the planet and your wallet. Set aside an area for c
ompost bins and use them for yard and kitchen waste.
Plants benefit from top dressings of compost during their growing seasons, since it’s high in nutrients and organic matter. You can add your kitchen waste, although you can’t use meat or fats. The latter will attract insects and animals, and emit a strong, offensive smell as they decompose.
When practical, switch from gas-powered yard equipment to electric. Although both use energy, electric-powered tools create zero emissions in your yard.
Poorly maintained yard equipment that uses fuel can add noxious hydrocarbons to the nearby environment. Power plants that use natural gas do have emissions, but they’re cleaner and controlled by sophisticated technology.
Use the landscaping design to provide windbreaks and passive solar heating for your home. Develop a plan with your architect that combines deciduous plantings and placements that promote an energy efficient home year-round. Windbreaks that shelter your building stay more comfortable and don’t require as much heating or cooling.
Our experienced and talented team of landscapers can take care of even the biggest projects. Contact us today, and let’s start talking about your new landscape!
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