It’s no secret that most people want their homes to look beautiful both on the inside and the outside. If this is the case with you, now may be the perfect time to do some landscaping. And with more and more of us starting to care about the environment, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t go green while designing your landscape. So, let’s take a look at five eco-friendly landscaping ideas you might want to consider.

 

Turn your front yard into a wildlife sanctuary

Natural areas are starting to diminish and it seems like wildlife could use all the help it can get. That’s why you might want to think about turning your front yard into a real wildlife sanctuary. If there’s a large stone in your front yard, carving it to create a tiny birdbath is a great idea. Another thing you can do is plant butterfly-friendly flowers next to your front door in order to help these little creatures survive.

 

 

Rely on solar power

Lighting plays a huge role in how your landscape looks. Artificial lighting can do wonders for any part of your yard but it needs electricity and increases your utility bill. That being said, you should consider investing in solar LED landscaping lights. As you probably already know, these little things derive all their power from sunlight and don’t need electricity to function. Not to mention that they’re extremely easy to install as well.

 

Design a green outdoor kitchen

Preparing meals outside is fun but having an outdoor kitchen can also add style to your outdoor area. And with just a little bit of money and effort, you can make your new outdoor kitchen eco-friendly. For example, what you can do is get a solar oven and furniture made of synthetic wood. If you want to build a retaining wall in your outdoor kitchen, turning to professionals is recommended. Luckily, finding experts in landscaping in Sydney should be a piece of cake.

 

 

Grow plants in pots

One of the most common problems homeowners who want to help the environment face is lack of spice. If there’s no or very little space in your front yard, you can always contribute by keeping potted plants on your patio. This doesn’t only help the environment but also adds privacy to your patio. When it comes to choosing plants to grow in pots, you should consider flowers like Aster and Daylily that attract and feed pollinators.

 

Use homemade compost

Anyone wishing to help preserve the planet can benefit from using homemade compost. Instead of throwing away things such as banana peels, newspaper and leaves, you can put them in your compost bin and create compost you’ll use to feed your front yard flowers. No matter where in Australia you live, finding a compost bin for your yard shouldn’t be tough. You can also think about getting accessories such as a moisture meter and a kitchen scrap shredder.

 

Each of these tips won’t only help you make your home greener but they’ll also save you money and add style to your yard. If you’ve always dreamed of having your own outdoor oasis and you want to live greener and help save the planet, make sure you start making changes to your outdoor area right away.

Guest post by Carolin Petterson

 

 

About the Author

Carolin Petterson is a Business Lady and contributor for number of high-class websites. She loves to share her experiences and talk about practical solutions, but her specialties are sustainability, sustainable business and green living.

 

 

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