Landscaping & Gardening

There is more to sustainable living than being energy efficient. In order to be truly efficient and sustainable, we must also make our surroundings a reflection of our lifestyles. To create a "greener" landscape and garden, there are plenty of great options available to homeowners, like native planting, composting, rain gardens, rain barrels, xeri-scaping, irrigation using gray water and planting selected shade trees and species that provide a natural wind barrier.  These are only a few of the ideas that can make your life style more sustainable and your back yard more beautiful. For more information about ecologically sustainable homes and gardens, visit Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County.

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