As followup to my rain garden post, I really want to get a rain barrel or make one... One of these days... But there are other things we can do in the garden too...
WHERE CAN Green Gardening Concepts be applied?
Everything in the garden can contribute to a healthy ecosystem. In place of gravel or cement. The stone will allow drainage of rainwater.
Use well placed deciduous trees for passive solar heating and cooling of your home.
Instead of a lawn plant xeric groundcovers that will conserve water and eliminate the need to use a gas-powered lawn mower. In place of a fence plant sustainable shrub row.
A nice garden pond can be habitat for insect-eating fish, attract frogs, and toads.
Here is a picture of my sister in laws new drivewy. The use of the stone should be better than cement and she is going to put in a rain garden in the back yard!
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