Things You'll Need:
- healthy soil
- meadow style plants
- low growing plants
- local native plants
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Step 1
Organic gardening revolves around soil health primarily. Composting is an excellent way to add important nutrients and improve drainage. Plants in healthy soil are less likely to need chemical fertilizer and pesticides; they receive all they need from the nutrient rich soil they are planted in.
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Step 2
Using meadow-style planting will create a fluid, natural, and tranquil design. This style calls for using ornamental grasses and billowy wildflowers in sweeping and drifts-that is, planting one type of all together rather than mixing individual plants throughout the bed.
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Step 3
The best eco-friendly roof for your nutrient rich soil is a natural one. Start with low-growing, rugged alpine plants such as sedum and sempervivum. Green roof protect the underlying roofing material buy reducing water infiltration, run-off and keep the soil from absorbing heat. The cost of a green roof will be more than a conventional roof in terms of material and installation, but it create less maintenance cost in the long run and can make for lower water bills.
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Step 4
Landscaping with native grow plants will ensure the natural balance of your ecosystem because non-native plants can choke out rival native plants and disrupt the Eco-friendly balance.
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Step 5
Let native plants take over, they are naturally adapted to the climate and conditions, the plants require less care to thrive. That means less supplemental water, less fertilizer, and less pest and disease prevention. Plus, local bees, butterflies and birds appreciate the familiar food provided by landscape full of native plants.
Comments
dasbootjoe said
on 12/17/2008 I don't have a log cabin but really good tips to "go green". Thanks for sharing*****
Thims said
on 12/16/2008 Not to mention the fact your LONG HOME itself is eco-friendly! This is a great informative article.
Sounique said
on 12/5/2008 Great article and very well written.
TheMuse said
on 12/5/2008 I like your comments about planting. I should try growing what is indigenous to my area. I might have more success and less effort put into plants and flowers.