As you get ready to enjoy the summer months, here are some ways to create a comfortable, sustainable outdoor space you can appreciate all season long.
- Use organic mulch to reduce weeds and promote healthy soil. It may also save 25% - 50% in water usage.
- Depending on the amount of rain that falls where you live, you may save up to 1,300 gallons of water by using a rain barrel during the peak summer months.
- Replace grass with artificial turf, stones, crushed gravel, ornamental grasses or perennial groundcovers.
- Select pollinator-friendly plants to attract butterflies and bees. Use organic weed pervention methods when possible.
- Install a "smart" irrigation system and check parts often. A broken water head could lose up to 25,000 gallons of water in six months.
- Trees offer shade, reduce stormwater runoff and serve as a natural habitat for birds and other wildlife.
Decor Ideas
- Hang small plants onto an old shutter or pallet and lean it against your house or deck.
- Display plants on the steps of an old ladder.
- Install a shelf onto a wall or windowsill to serve as a makeshift bar.
- Consider terra-cotta pots and outdoor floor tiles. The fired clay material is budget-friendly and highly durable.
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