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Summary: Ecological Landscaping

Description

In order to keep our enviornment safe, we must treat our land with love and care. Maintaining your garden for maximum health and biodiversity can benefit you, your yard, and the planet's well-being! The Ecological Landcape Alliance defines ecological landscaping as "a method of designing, building, and maintaining landscapes that considers the ecology of a site and creates gardens that enhance the surrounding environment for the benefit of humans and all other life in the ecosystem." With ecological landscaping, you can ensure that your propery's garden and lawn is as sustainable as possible.

Deep Dive

Steps to Take

Step 1: Learn more about ecological landscaping by reading The Basics of Ecological Landscaping from the Ecological Landscape Alliance.

Step 2: Connect with local "eco-pro" for guidance. The Ecological Landscape Alliance member directory is a good place to start. 

Step 3: Research ways you can start landscaping sustainably. Mass.gov's Lawns and Landscaping will help you to understand how your lawn care affects the environment, as well as giving you many suggestions for how you can make your lawn more sustainable.

The Littleton Conservation Trust website has info about invasives, watershed protection, local flora and fauna, and more.