14489 313 Environment Green Living Green Products true Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:45:21 -0700 /system/videos/6/89/44/01/14489.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, environment, green, living How To Make Your Yard Eco-Friendly http://www.howcast.com/videos/14489-How-To-Make-Your-Yard-EcoFriendly http://www.howcast.com/videos/14489-How-To-Make-Your-Yard-EcoFriendly/edit approved 138 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=14489"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=14489" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 17 carlo_scialla http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/14489/eco_friendly_lawn_hd_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 2394 false false false 39649 1 23 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/14489/23.jpg Plant native vegetation Plant whatever flowers, plants, trees, and shrubs are native to you area (your library or local gardening club can help). Because they have adapted to your area’s climate and soil, they will require less care—meaning fewer pesticides and fertilizers.

]]> 39650 2 40 Tip Save water by including drought-resistant perennials in your landscaping. Bonus: this can cut your water bill by 50%.

]]> 39651 3 49 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/14489/49.jpg Plant trees strategically Plant trees strategically so that they provide shade for your home. They’ll cut down on the need for air-conditioning, plus saving energy and money.

]]> 39652 4 57 Tip Avoid planting trees on the south side of your home. During the winter months you’ll get more sunlight—and lower heating bills.

]]> 39653 5 65 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/14489/65.jpg Make fertilizer Make your own compost by saving your fruit and vegetable peelings, egg shells, and coffee grounds; mixing them with equal parts dried leaves or grass clippings; storing in a closed, ventilated container; adding some soil; and turning on a regular basis.

]]> 39654 6 82 Tip If you must use commercial fertilizer, look for one that is phosphorus free.

]]> 39655 7 87 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/14489/87.jpg Use your own power Pushing your lawnmower not only helps the environment (gas-powered mowers emit 93 times more air pollution per gallon than a new car!)—it also burns a whopping 480 calories an hour. Dump the leaf-blower and expend another 290 calories an hour raking leaves.

]]> 39656 8 106 Tip Leave the grass cuttings on the lawn to recycle nutrients.

]]> 39657 9 111 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/14489/111.jpg Give up charcoal If you’re still barbecuing with charcoal, you’re not doing your lungs or Mother Earth any good. Natural gas is the least polluting way to fire up the grill.

]]> 39658 10 121 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/14489/121.jpg Enjoy Throw a few shrimp on the barbie and enjoy your lush—and healthy—oasis!

]]> 39659 11 128 Fact Yard work is better than bicycling, aerobics, dancing, and weight training for maintaining healthy bone mass.

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