As our landscapes lay dormant it is a perfect time to consider changes in your urban landscape and incorporate more sustainable uses in your yard.
Strive to take a healthy approach to gardening. Ecoscaping integrates the disciplines of landscape architecture and spatial planning with environmental science that provides an innovative approach in creating a sustainable and nature urban friendly environment. This way to garden and manage your property is sustainable and balanced. Various techniques are employed to transform your garden areas so that a greater harmony with nature is achieved:
Replace the grass. Traditional Kentucky bluegrass is lush and hardy, but it requires a substantial amount of water in our semi-arid climate. Instead plant a native xeric garden that is low-maintenance and low-water.
Integrate edibles with ornamental plants for community food sources.
Preserve and encourage the natural habitat of your garden - birds, bees and healthy insects.
Plant trees as canopies & shade structures
Use planting vessels like larger planters for veggies and herbs.
Minimize the use of pesticides and artificial fertilizers.
Modify your watering system for low-water usage.
Create out-buildings: Decks, trellises, etc. that work in harmony with the land.
Use recycled or reclaimed elements for hardscapes.
Build a re-circulating water feature.
The ultimate goals of Ecoscaping is to is to take the best, most innovative solutions and use them to improve the look of a property while making a positive impact on the earth..
Thanks to Diane Stahl at Urban Roots for these great gardening tips! Urban Roots, located in the Golden Triangle at 10th & Acoma, provides horticultural design solutions for small spaces. Serving Denver's downtown neighborhoods & city gardeners who have limited space but unlimited desire. Open Monday through Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, and Sundays 11 am to 4 pm. Visit UrbanRootsDenver.com for more information.
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