Schnetz Landscape, Inc
HELPING THE ENVIRONMENT
10 THINGS YOU CAN DO
IN YOUR GARDEN
TO REDUCE THE USE OF ENERGY, CHEMICALS, AND WATER
- Conduct routine inspections on your sprinkler system, checking for proper nozzling, coverage and controller programs.
- Use a mulching mower to mow your lawns.
- Mulching lawn mowers are designed so as to leave behind finely shredded grass clippings.
- The grass clippings left behind by a mulching mower essentially function as a lawn fertilizer
- Reduce the size of your lawn area; consider soft paving or walk-able ground covers.
- Install synthetic lawns when possible, good for small gardens and dog runs.
- Use worm castings for organic nutrients and pest control.
- Mulch your garden beds in early spring. (Mulch is made of landscape and wood scrap waste which has been shredded and composted)
- Mulch reduces weed growth
- Mulch protects the ground from erosion
- Mulch provides a good environment for organisms that are necessary for healthy soil
- Mulch improves soil structure
- Consider your climate zone and site conditions when choosing your plant materials. Mix plants with similar needs.
- Plant small scale deciduous trees around your patios and south or west facing windows.
- It is estimated that one tree can absorb the carbon dioxide produced by four cars every year. In addition to reducing carbon dioxide, trees can have far-reaching effects on the quality of air and water in our communities. Shade trees can help lower utility costs.
- Divert your drainage pipes to seepage pits near your trees, which can use the deep watering.
- Look to the past, look to Mediterranean and early California lifestyles for dry-climate garden design and plant palettes.
Having a healthy GREEN garden has a positive affect on YOU and OUR ENVIRONMENT!