10 Landscape Trends that Conserve Water
Homeowners are expected to incorporate sustainable, water-saving features into their landscapes in the year ahead, as conservation takes root in homes across the country, according to a recently released survey by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA).
“Water issues are hot topics for many communities, and many people are turning to landscape architects for creative green infrastructure solutions,” says Nancy Somerville, executive vice president and CEO of ASLA. “Sustainable residential landscape architecture, if part of a broader integrated site design, can dramatically reduce water usage and stormwater runoff over the long term while creating a healthy residential environment.” The 10 most popular trends that support this initiative, according to the ASLA, are: 1. Rainwater/Greywater Harvesting 2. Native/Adapted Plants 3. Drought-Tolerant Plants 4. Low-Maintenance Landscapes 5. Permeable Paving 6. Fire Pits and Fireplaces 7. Food Gardens 8. Rain Gardens 9. Drip or Water-Efficient Irrigation 10. Reduced Lawn Area Other features homeowners will implement this year, per the ASLA’s survey, are dry gardens, organic gardens, plant walls, vertical gardens and xeriscapes—all of which conserve, or eliminate the use of, water. Source: ASLA |
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