When designed correctly, a sustainable landscape will be beautiful, require minimum maintenance, save precious water, and fill you with a sense of pride every time you gaze out over your yard.
Follow these steps to create a sustainable landscape:
- Start with the soil. Healthy soil leads to healthy plants that resist pests, disease and drought. Make sure your soil is fertilized and is properly draining.
- Location, location, location. Learn about the sun, soil and water needs of the plants before you plant them to ensure they’re in the best spots in your yard. Make sure they have enough room to grow. The more wisely you plant from the start, the better chance your garden will thrive.
- Be smart about pests. Select native plants adapted to Mediterranean climates for a natural first line of defense against pests and disease. Additionally, use less-toxic herbicides such as vinegars, and monitor watering to decrease weed growth.
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