Creating a sustainable yard doesn’t require billions of gallons of water and hundreds of pounds of fertilizer each year. With right tools and basic maintenance, you will be able to create a more sustainable garden.

–          Get rid of the chemicals from your garden and go for organic fertilizer.

–          Use sufficient amount of mulch to help keep weeds from sprouting.

–          Add decorative flower beds with native in your garden.

–          Set up a rain barrel to use for the flower beds.

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