GREEN LANDSCAPING: WAYS TO SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT AND YOUR MONEY

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Great landscaping doesn’t have to be hard on the environment. There’s nothing like a lush lawn, but the watering can be a strain on local resources (not to mention your wallet). Luckily, there are plenty of ways to ensure that your yard is green in both color and the environmentally-friendly sense of the word. Better still, prioritizing green landscaping in Broward County, FL means that you’ll save money over the long run and know that your actions are helping keep the climate healthy:

  • Use a manual or electric lawn mower: Using a manual reel mower might require a little more effort, but it’s the greenest mowing choice you can make—plus, it’s a great workout. You’ll have more control over the mowing process, and save money on other energy sources. However, not everyone can safely operate a push mower. If you have trouble physically pushing a reel mower around the yard, another green choice would be an electric mower. You’ll get more power to move the mower, and it’s not as bad for the environment.
  • Water the lawn less often: More than half of residential water use in Florida is due to outdoor watering, which is a drain on resources. You should make it your goal to water less, whether that means you water according to the least possible amount recommended for your lawn, or invest in a sprinkler system with a soil moisture sensor. These types of sprinkler systems can ensure that you only water when the soil moisture drops below a certain level. That will keep your lawn healthy and make sure you don’t overwater. Ask the team at Spillers Sprinklers Inc. if a soil moisture sensor could be right for your lawn.
  • Avoid chemical pesticides: Try to avoid the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers whenever possible. While effective, chemical pesticides and fertilizers can enter the groundwater supply, which harms the ecosystem over time.
  • Add more plants instead of grass: It might seem counterintuitive, but adding more plants to your lawn can reduce the amount of water you need as well as minimize the lawn space, which means you’ll have less area to mow. That saves on water as well as time, gas, electricity and even your own physical labor—a great benefit for anyone who’s busy and looking to save money.

No matter what type of landscaping you have, there are always ways to make it better for the environment. It’s worth investing in eco-friendly design to save time, money and the environment.

GET A SPRINKLER SYSTEM FOR HELP WITH ECO-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING IN BROWARD COUNTY, FL

Once you have your green landscaping design in place, you’ll need a reliable, customizable sprinkler system to keep your plants healthy and fed. Spillers Sprinklers Inc. can help you choose an appropriate system, install it and take care of any maintenance and repair tasks you need. We also offer a mosquito treatment to help deter pests, allowing you to enjoy your yard without fear of insect bites and disease. Call us today to learn more and find the right system for your needs.