mercredi 21 août 2013

Organic Landscaping Can Save Your Time And Money

By Tara Daniels


Besides being environmentally friendly, organic landscaping can save your time and money. Generally, in recent times people are increasingly aware of pollution of air, water and soil. Unfortunately, little is being done to reduce this contamination. It is easiest to start your own garden. Natural planting has many advantages, in comparison to other techniques.

Fertilizers, pesticides and other chemicals which are used in planting and maintaining lawns and gardens are actually very harmful to the environment. A large percentage of chemicals used ends up in the air that you breathe and the water that you drink. In addition, the wind drives away harmful chemicals to the garden where you grow fruits and vegetables.

Pesticides are harmful to bees, and other insect you wouldn't want to kill. Bees are very important, not only because they make honey. These tiny insects pollinate crops and fruit trees, and their survival is crucial for the survival of the human species. Your children will play on your lawn, as well as your pets. You surely don't want them to suffer from various allergies, not if you can avoid it.

It is possible to have a lush, green lawn using natural, harmless means. Of course, everything depends on the quality of the soil. First you need to check the composition of the soil, so you know which nutrients you need to add. Some plants have the ability to enrich the soil with different minerals. Organic fertilizers and proper selection of plants will make your lawn beautiful and healthy.

Natural fertilization is actually very simple. Compost is made from crop residues, twigs, grass cuttings and from organic waste generated daily in your kitchen. Banana or apple peel will improve compost and create high-quality fertilizer, as well as egg shells and other organic waste. This natural, clean and cheap fertilizer will make a miracle in your beautiful garden.

Some plants are better adapted to your climate zone. They hold water and have natural protection against various insects. That's why it is so much easier to maintain them. If you combine different, highly resistant plants when planning your garden, it will be beautiful all year round.

Naturally adapted plants require less attention. They don't need to be watered so often, and you don't have to waste your time and money on this. Local plants are more resistant and stronger, and you won't have to use all kinds of chemicals to protect them from insects and diseases.

Chemical fertilizers can make your plants luxuriously green, yes, but they can also cause uneven growth, sensitivity and, of course, all kinds of allergies. If you prepare your soil properly, extract weeds and use generous amounts of natural fertilizers in start, your lawn will be healthy in all seasons. You won't need to water it every evening, and this alone will save you a great deal of money. Even more, you won't have to mow it every week.

Organic landscaping brings numerous benefits you just cannot ignore. It costs less, looks amazing in all seasons and saves the environment. It requires less maintenance and it is more resistant to insects and plant diseases. By choosing this type of gardening, you are choosing a long term health of your garden, your family and the environment.




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