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Eco-Friendly Yard

Eco-Friendly Yard

 

The debate over global warming and protecting the environment has been an ongoing issue. However, it’s safe to say a majority of us agree that cutting back on water usage and pollution can only help the environment and our wallets. Many homeowners have taken steps to do home improvements and DIY projects to make their household an eco-friendly oasis. Projects such as replacing light bulbs that can last up to 10 years to installing showerheads that minimize water flow helps in a variety of ways. Did you know 53% of U.S. adults made some type of home improvement in the past 12 months (Nielsen Local)? Depending on the market, landscaping can increase the value of a home up to 25% (Lawn & Landscape).

 

This brings us to talk about the economic friendly aspects of synthetic grass. Synthetic grass kicks back on water, pesticides and pollution. A homeowner can save 55 gallons of water per year for every square foot of grass replaced with synthetic turf (Purchase Green). One may even overlook the disadvantages of gas pollution caused from lawnmowers or pesticides that may pollute the environment. In addition, the time and money spent on a lawn annually adds up as well.

 

Texas Custom Turf not only provides the turf needed for the job, but installs as well. Depending on your budget and preference, we offer an assortment of products to suit your needs. From residential to playgrounds & parks to putting greens, Texas Custom Turf has over 20 years of combined experience. If interested, you can fill out an application online or email us directly at info@texascustomturf.com.

Fluff up Your Turf with Drought-Tolerant Plants

Turn Your Landscape into a Drought-Tolerant Oasis

So you finally have your perfect synthetic grass landscape. Maybe you’ve noticed there’s something else missing. What goes great with a synthetic yard? Plants. Drought-tolerant plants at that. And we’re not talking about the synthetic plants you buy at your local Hobby Lobby. You can purchase real-life plants that require minimal maintenance and water, just like your synthetic grass.

 

The following list of plants plants bloom beautifully and are perfect for a drought environment.

  1. Evening Primrose: A fragrant plant that grows flat on the ground and blooms into an exquisite pink and white flowery display throughout the spring and fall seasons.
  2. Hummingbird Saga: Perfect for spring as it grows rose-lilac colored flowers and emits a fruity scent. Most importantly, it’s drought and frost tolerant.
  3. Island Bush Poppy: This is an evergreen shrub that blooms in the spring and can handle cold temperatures. It sprouts yellow flowers.
  4. Purple Sage: Another evergreen shrub that attracts butterflies because of its light purple flowers and fuzzy white & green leaves.
  5. Trailing Lantana: This plant blooms lavender flowers in the spring and is also a butterfly magnet. It’s perfect for ground cover and minimal maintenance

 

You might be in the next steps of your landscaping to enter the world of plants or maybe not just yet. Either way, you should still look into some drought-tolerant plants to give your yard that extra “oomph.” Sprucing up your landscape makes it that much more realistic looking!

 

Have any plants you’ve used that requires minimal maintenance and water? Shoot us a note!