Landscaping can either work with nature, thus saving you time, money and energy, or it can work against nature, costing you dearly. Most of us are familiar with "best practices" for landscaping such as:
- Water your lawn in the morning, deeply, and only when it shows signs of needing it.
- Use drip lines and timers to make most efficient use of water
- Use native plants and drought resistant plants
For the most efficient type of landscaping, consider Xeriscaping.
Xeriscaping is the use of slow growing, drought resistant plants to create the most efficient landscape with the least amount of yard trimmings.
Here is a two part article from www.energymatch.com
Green Landscaping Part I
Green Landscaping Part II
