Design an Eco Friendly Backyard
Your backyard is your own personal sanctuary. It is a place where you can relax and take some much needed time to reconnect with nature. You want your backyard to be as visually appealing as possible, while also insuring that it is environmentally friendly. You, your children, and even your pets need a clean and safe outdoor space where that they can enjoy nature as well as exercise. It is as essential that your yard be as clean and safe as it is green.
For starters, make sure to only apply eco-friendly fertilizer to your lawn and gardens. If your plants are growing in quality soil, then you will require fewer pesticides and other potentially harmful chemicals. This will also help reduce the risk of dangerous chemical run off when it inevitably rains. If you mulch your yard twice a year, then you will create stronger plants that are more resistant to bugs and other such pests.
You should also refrain from over watering your lawn. Wait until your lawn looks like it’s beginning to dry out before you begin watering. People have a tendency to water their lawn often and with little water. If you water your yard rarely, but deeply saturate the soil, then your grass will build stronger roots which will help protect it in the long run. The stronger your grass, the less susceptible it will be to weeds.
Invite some woodland creatures to spend time in your eco-friendly yard with you. Add bird feeders, fountains, ponds and other items that will attract birds, frogs, squirrels and other friendly wildlife. You can enjoy their company, while also giving them a clean and safe place to congregate. Having an eco-friendly yard means your yard is friendly to all forms of nature.
Once you’ve created a space that’s green, then you can start adding your own personal touch. Add patio furniture, eco-friendly BBQ grills, or a hammock. Now you can share your yard with Mother Nature while including a few creature comforts of your own. Creating an eco-friendly backyard can be a fulfilling endeavor in so many ways. Not only are you creating a great place for you and your family to enjoy, but you are also doing your small part to help the environment for years to come.
Help The Lawn Blog grow add us to the Stumble!
Blog Posts Feed (RSS)
February 2nd, 2009 at 2:52 pm
I agree with most of your points, except maybe the suggestion about inviting woodland creatures to live in your yard. I’m fine with birds and the like, but I’ve had real big problems with squirrels in the past.
In fact, you talk about grilling, I had a squirrel eat right through one of my propane lines on my grill. That was really frustrating.
Well, maybe I’m a bit bias now because of that, but I do whatever I can to keep squirrels away.
February 3rd, 2009 at 5:08 am
We have only been at our present location for a short time and the backyard does need a fair bit of loving.
Even though our backyard is our sanctuary the lawn is more like a roller coaster for ants. The previous owners must have driven their 4-wheelers over it in the spring or something but it needs work.
We haven’t applied any treatments to our lawn but when we do it will be eco-friendly.
February 5th, 2009 at 9:45 am
This is a great list. In the near future, when we lose the mountains of snow i’d like to turn my backyard into somewhat of a japanese garden, and i believe i will be taking the green road. Thanks for tips.
February 9th, 2009 at 11:27 am
Thank you for your comments and encouragement to keep lawns eco-friendly, I think the importance of reducing our impact on the planet cannot be underestimated. The great thing about eco-friendly lawns is that they’re also safer for our children and pets! Enjoying a healthy green lawn should include being able to walk on it and play on it any time without worrying about harmful chemicals.
February 27th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Cool post, I live in Scottsdale where maintaining a healthy lawn can be tough! I found this site that answers a lot of common question about lawn installation in Arizona, thought I’d pass it along! Arizona Sod Frequently Asked Questions
March 9th, 2009 at 7:17 am
I run a Lawn Service in Westminster md, http://www.philslawncare.com/ and we have been pushing to go green. This arcticle is great! I’m going to bookmark it for future reference! thanks
September 6th, 2009 at 1:48 am
Oh awesome story! my friends and I are researching a term paper about backyard gardening and its due next Friday. I did some looking around at and found some useful info there also. Thanks for the information.