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85% of Americans state that they’d like to live in an eco-friendly home. Meanwhile, 80% use green appliances in their properties. However, it’s not just the inside of the home where environmentally-conscious U.S citizens should be focusing their efforts. Each year, three trillion tons of water is used in American gardens, according to the NRDC. Therefore, creating a practical garden which oozes luxury and eco-friendly features is vital for the future of the planet.
Rethink your lawn
200 million gallons of gas is consumed each year during lawn mowing. In order to go green, replace your lawn with a high-end artificial lawn. Your investment will make your garden look glamorous, as you won’t have to worry about mud being traipsed around. Furthermore, you’ll help the environment as you won’t need to cut it, water it or treat it with pesticides. And when the time comes to replace your lawn, it can be recycled via specialist companies. Create a fruit & vegetable orchard
One of the best ways to turn your garden into a green environment is to grow your own fruit and vegetables by creating your very own orchard. The New York Times reports that more than one half of fresh fruit and almost one-third of fresh vegetables consumed by Americans are imported. As a result, a significant amount of air miles and pollution are caused. But by growing your own produce in planters made from local sustainable wood, you̵...