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Less is more!
Less water, less mowing and less fertilizer is good for the
environment
This is accomplished by controlling your landscape watering process,
although we can't control mother nature we can control the way we
apply water ourselves. Portable sprinklers and garden hoses rely on
the home owner for timing control and distribution of water
resource. Although most homeowners sincerely try to control the
water effectively and most believe they are, the fact is it is very
difficult without a professionally installed underground watering
system.
Today's sophisticated computerized control systems monitor the
amount of natural rain, wind evaporation etc. and determine
scientifically the amount of water needed for a healthy lawn.
Combining this control system with a properly installed piping
system and sprinkler head and/or drip system will ultimately save on
water use and most importantly minimize water waste from runoff and
excessive over watering.
When it comes to mowing, mow higher and less often. Most turf
grasses should be mowed to a height of about 3 inches. Mow often
enough that you only remove one third of the blade at a time.
Emissions from landscape equipment (mowers, blowers, trimmers ect.)
are often much greater than that of a car per hour of operation.
Small gasoline powered engines are the most polluting. So let the
grass grow, and mow only when necessary. If you're planning to
purchase a new mower, consider a quiet emissions free electric
model.
Many homeowners over apply fertilizers and pesticides as a result;
it is carried off into rivers and streams and pollutes the
groundwater. One simple solution is combining a natural fertilizing
solution along with a water enhancing product into your lawn
sprinkler irrigation system, the amount of chemical is much easier
to control with this application process thereby reducing runoff.
So you see, living green is about simple steps you can take every
day, starting in your own backyard. When each of us makes a few
changes, it adds up to a major positive impact on our planet.
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