Considering an Eco-friendly Regina Backyard ?

Eco-friendly, sustainable and green trends have swept Saskatchewan for years. From recycled notebook paper to reusable grocery bags, ecofriendliness is woven into everyday life. However, while others are still learning sustainable practices, lawn and landscape professionals often espouse tips and trends in this space because environmental stewardship is a core value for industry practitioners.

For Regina homeowners interested in creating  a sustainable backyard, Rapid Lawn Landscape Solutions recommend starting with these helpful tips:

7 Sustainable Backyard Ideas

1. Create Native Landscape Design

When utilizing plants that have historically grown naturally in an area, homeowners will immediately see the benefits. Native plants help conserve water, reduce invasive species and require less maintenance. Not sure where to get started? Work with your Best Regina Landscaper to plan a native design.

2. Design a Recycled Play area

Children deserve a safe place to play. So, why not transform a backyard with playground equipment made from recycled material. Installation of such equipment provides some great teachable moments for children. They can even add their own décor to the play space, using recycled materials for accessories such as wind chimes, stepping stones, and planters.

3. Start Composting

Before tossing out grass clippings, leaf debris and food waste, add them to a compost pile. When composting, homeowners must expedite the process by keeping the pile moist, turning regularly and adding new material. Composting not only helps the environment by reusing material, but it also adds nutrients to garden bed soil.( Much appreciated after our long Saskatchewan winters.)

4. Install LED Lighting

Landscape light has evolved in recent years. Today, LED lighting is standard because it reduces the demand on power plants and lessens greenhouse gas emissions. If you are a Regina homeowner are you are not utilizing LED lighting yet, then it’s time to consider making the switch.

5. Create an Edible Garden

You don’t have to live on a farm or acreage to live off the land. Whether it is fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs or even edible flowers, edible gardens allow homeowners to grow their own food,  while also supporting a healthy diet and lifestyle.

6. Plant a Tree (or plant a few!)

While providing shade trees also reduce noise pollution and offer a habitat for wildlife, trees are often the backbone of childhood memories. Investing in trees for your property is a smart, sustainable solution.

7. Get a Rain Barrel

Today there are many drought prone areas in Saskatchewan,  Regina being one of such areas. Homeowners should consider harvesting rainwater to save water and money. From homemade barrels to manufactured commercial products, rain barrels help utilize rainwater for outdoor and indoor plants.

We hope you enjoyed our tips – we were inspired by this article : https://www.budgetdumpster.com/blog/sustainable-landscaping-ideas/

Rapid Lawn Landscape Solutions Ltd. Ltd. is your one-stop Regina landscaping company. In addition to landscape design, hardscaping and artificial turf, we also do conventional seeding and are suppliers of landscape supply products. We sell all types of turfgrass seed, native grass seed and low maintenance grass seed products.