Solutions
Natural living yards cost less, are peaceful, require less regular maintenance, benefit pollinators, and pull much more CO2 from the atmosphere!
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Organic vegetable gardens
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Landscaping with a purpose
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Decreases reliance on agrochemical corporations for food and their use of pesticides and herbicides
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Therapeutic and rewarding
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Reduces food bill
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Growing 10 pounds of cherry tomatoes can reduce the presence of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by 1.8 pounds!
Trees, meadows, & wildflowers
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Planting trees around your house offers privacy
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Trees absorb carbon dioxide through photosynthesis, which takes CO2 out of the atmosphere (soil carbon sequestration)
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Allows biodiversity and refuge for species in tree habitats
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Depending on a tree’s age and condition, one acre of forest can store between 2,000 and 6,000+ pounds of carbon per year.
Plant Native
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Native plants, which are well-adapted and stable, require less maintenance and care than non-native species do.
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Native plants help foster biodiversity and ecosystems for displaced native birds, bugs, and animals.
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A native plant versus a non-native plant is beneficial to a greater number of pollinators and birds in your area.
Convert to a more natural yard ecosystem to...
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Create a stable, nurturing environment for birds and bugs displaced by grass lawns.
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Cut costs of lawn maintenance.
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Return atmospheric carbon back to the soil. Yay!
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Maintain a healthy and safe area for kids and animals to inhabit.
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If you plant trees, the shade will keep your home cooler so you can spend less on AC.