Plant a vegetable garden
Vegetables and other edible plants can take the place of turf.
Where topography and sun exposure make it possible, consider planting vegetables and other edibles instead of (or in addition to) typical landscape options. Locally grown food is usually fresher and produced with fewer insecticides and herbicides than store-bought produce. Growing your own food is satisfying, and it supports a greener lifestyle.
Learn more in the Green Building Encyclopedia
Landscape: Native Plants and Soil
Further resources
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