Sustainable Landscapes is about improving or working with the environment to create a landscape that is in balance with the local climate. 

 It needs minimum amounts of soil-conditioner, defoliants and water. 

There are many different levels of sustainable landscaping, the best way to get involved is to just start somewhere by setting short and long term goals.

 A small objective could be putting up a composting bin.

 A much better way could be creating a sustainable area where harmful chemicals are eliminated for good.

 You can follow these ten tips for a sustainable landscapings Calgary design of your dream garden:

 1. Condense your lawn 

 Your big space of green grass eats up a huge chunk of your resources. 

 Minimize your lawn and invest in a more natural garden. 

 You’ll save on water and your use of your fertilizers. 

 Also you don’t need to mow a lot. 

 2. Gather Rain Water 

 Harvesting rain water in barrels helps to conserve water and save money. 

 Rain water has been known to be soft with no more need for treatment.

 You can use it to water your garden, your houseplants or even wash your hair with it. 

 3. Mulch your gardens

 Ground covers like mulch, boosts your garden features.

 But more than importantly, mulch protects the plants’ root systems and adds nutrients to the soil. 

 Mulch slows soil erosion, retains moisture and helps to prevent weeds.  

 You’ll save time in pulling the grass, but instead enjoy time in your garden. 

 4. Go for compost 

 Composting organic kitchen and garden waste produces rich humus and improves the soil. 

 Further, you minimize the greenhouse gases that comes from refuse and wastes. 

 You also save money on chemical fertilizers. 

 5. Opt for native shrubs 

 Indigenous plants can adjust in any soil condition and weather the harshest climate.  

  They resist harmful pests which lets you reduce the use of damaging chemical products. 

 6. Draw in pollinators to your garden 

 You increase many kinds of species in your garden if you grow varieties of other plants. 

 Insects, bees, birds and bats contribute to a healthy ecosystem by transporting pollen from one plant to another during fertilization.  

 7. Plant Deciduous Trees 

 Start planting shade trees which lose seasonal leaves in your house to save you from air conditioning expenses in hot seasons. 

 In the fall deciduous trees drop their leaves allowing more sun to shine into your home and so help to reduce heating costs. 

 But, trees deliver more than cost savings; they are important carbon sinks and help to reduce global climate change. 

 8. Consider edible plants 

 Having organic plants in your garden is another wonderful way to adorn your landscape.  

 You can blend in with the ornamental shrubs some scarlet beans, spinach beets, and artichokes. 

 9. Choose natural resources 

 Instead of using extraneous resources why not consider using natural rocks, reprocessed bricks and salvageable stones from demolished structural sites. 

 10. Find other options in power tools 

You can switch to a reel lawn mower from a power mower.

 You can use a scythe or a pair of hand shears instead of a weed eater. 

 You can use just use a rake tool and a broom rather than still using gas leaf blowers. 

 Better yet, create a homestead instead of the common lawn for your Koi ponds . 

I have been involved withSustainabale Calgary Landscaping in Calgary, Alberta Canada for a long time. These Tips have been implimented with my company for over 8 years.  We have had alot of fun Landscaping in Calgary over the years. What we do will work almost anywhere in the world to create sustainable landscapes.

Remember, just because I use this with Landscaping Calgary, doesn’t mean it won’t work in your local area. Now get out there and try things out!

Written by: Custom Stone and Waterscapes ‎3829 Parkhill Place SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2W6 (403) 870-1142