SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING

Sustainable landscaping is an innovative and environmentally responsible way to think about yards, gardens, outdoor areas. Adopting this approach, you’ll create beautiful, functional yards and gardens while reducing water usage, supporting local pollinators and wildlife minimizing maintenance.

Achieving a sustainable landscape requires more than just planting a few drought-tolerant plants. It’s about designing a system that works harmoniously with nature, conserving resources, supporting the local ecosystem and ensuring long-term beauty without excessive upkeep.

Actions that contribute to making a more sustainable landscape include water conservation, soil health, planning for stormwater and erosion control, choosing to plant native and drought or water-tolerant plants, energy efficient landscaping, waste reduction, reusing resources and composting.

For additional information see

https://extension.unh.edu/resource/native-plants-new-england-rain-gardens-fact-sheet

https://www.massaudubon.org/nature-wildlife/plants/native-beneficial-plants