How to Pick Garden Greens

How to Pick Garden Greens Going green and thinking green even before that is the latest theme around the world. Judging by some of the most popular responses that I am getting past few days reveals that increasing numbers of businesses are now interested in garden green concepts. Ecological awareness and innovative environmental concerns are now attracting attention of almost everyone and in such a situation it is really important to know how to pick garden greens.

Local authorities are also making efforts for better water management concepts development. Recharging wells and locating aquifers are some of the major investment portfolios around the world. And all these billion dollar investments are targeted to save the green lawns and gardens. We are now observing new concepts like green buildings coming in to focus of policy makers as well.

Going green and learning how to pick garden greens are no more fringe concepts. I have gardener friends who have experienced the advantages of “xeriscaping“, a specific green -oriented concept that helps in minimizing the water consumption.

You need a radical change in your concept of gardening when it comes to picking the garden greens. It is always better to apply good practices for watering in your lawns and gardens. I have developed thumb rules for watering in lawns and gardens with this very objective. Do not think of just grass in your lawn rather using mulch, rocks, or groundwater plants to hold moisture in the ground would be much more beneficial. How about having plants that attract butterflies? Plants like “pentas” with star-shaped flower clusters or the “firebrush” with bright orange spikes would certainly be a right choice.

“Bromeliads” will provide sufficient water for a population of bug-eating lizards. It is because of its leaves that function as water tanks. “Live oaks “are the best plants that provide sturdy shade in your garden and you do not need to invest in just creating a shade in your garden.

Connecting directly with the environment you may think of planting herbs and vegetables. Wouldn’t you love to have a salad made up of lettuce, arugula, parsley, sweet peppers, tomatoes, and some mint grown in your own garden? So pick the garden greens and it starts there itself.

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