{"id":5729,"date":"2016-12-20T10:00:43","date_gmt":"2016-12-20T18:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wctrees.com\/?p=5729"},"modified":"2019-02-26T02:57:40","modified_gmt":"2019-02-26T10:57:40","slug":"5-tips-for-sustainable-landscape-design-in-southern-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wctrees.com\/5-tips-for-sustainable-landscape-design-in-southern-california\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Sustainable Landscape Design in Southern California"},"content":{"rendered":"

Landscaping needs to be aesthetically pleasing and functional for your family\u2019s needs. But that doesn\u2019t preclude the landscape\u2019s ability to be sustainable and eco-friendly. We\u2019re going to provide homeowners with\u00a05 tips to help you design a yard that will be pleasing and sustainable at the same time.<\/p>\n

Low-Maintenance and Attractive Landscaping<\/h2>\n

Part of the beauty of a sustainable landscape is that you shouldn\u2019t have to do as much to maintain it. That means you can spend less time taking care of your yard and more time enjoying it on the weekends and evenings. Here are 5 sustainability tips:<\/p>\n

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  1. Think Long-Term \u2013 Maintenance costs increase when the design is based on what trees, shrubs, and grasses look like today and no thought gets put into what they will look like 5 or 10 years from now when the yard matures.<\/li>\n
  2. Functional Design \u2013 If you plan on cooking, eating, or entertaining outdoors, be sure that the landscaping design helps to create these types of areas. Also, be sure that walkways and steps are wide enough to navigate safely and that nothing is planted too close that will overgrow walking areas and need constant trimming.<\/li>\n
  3. Environmental Harmony \u2013 If water flows toward certain parts of the yard, place plants that need more water in these locations, and use desert plants for parts of the yard that naturally stay dry. Plant life that is native or well-adapted to local conditions will require less ongoing maintenance.<\/li>\n
  4. Light Sustainably \u2013 When possible, solar lights are best. LED lighting uses less energy, requires less frequent bulb changes, and does not use toxins like mercury in the bulbs (as many CFLs do).<\/li>\n
  5. Consult with an expert \u2013 At West Coast Trees, we know all about sustainable landscaping. We grow palm trees as well as desert shrubs and grasses for many of our clients, and we can help you select the best plant life to meet your landscape\u2019s needs. Call 619-518-9507 to get started today.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Landscaping needs to be aesthetically pleasing and functional for your family\u2019s needs. But that doesn\u2019t preclude the landscape\u2019s ability to be sustainable and eco-friendly. We\u2019re going to provide homeowners with\u00a05 […]<\/p>\n

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