Learn to use eco-friendly landscaping methods to save time, money and help the environment. EPA’s tips can help homeowners create beautiful, easy to maintain, environmentally friendly yards. The basic principles include: selecting regionally native plants, reducing the use of turf, pesticides, and powered landscape equipment, and adapting soil and water conservation. For more information on healthy yards and greenscaping, visit http://www.epa.gov/reg3esd1/garden/index.htm.
For beneficial landscaping, go to http://www.epa.gov/reg3esd1/garden/benefits.htm.