Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Sustainability

We hope you are concerned about sustainability as much as we are.

Here are some simple ways to help with your  footprint:

If you have a water feature, install an outdoor automatic timer. You'll save on power and water costs.

Install a rain-sensor on  your irrigation system

IF you choose hardwood for your deck on interior flooring, make sure the lumber was farmed and not a part of the destruction of the rainforests.

Use organic fertilizers

Remove part of or all of your lawn and install a raised veggie-garden. Or plant drought tolerant plants and trees. Accent with boulders to take up more space that doesn't need watering.

Convert your sprinkler system to drip to water beds.

Use low-voltage for your outdoor lighting system.

Build a rain garden to trap the water from your roof.

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