There are many factors that go into developing an eco-friendly landscape design. The best way to develop a green landscape is to embrace what you have. The climate in which you live and the surface features on your property will have an effect on plant life. At Eco Minded Solutions, we assess the terrain of your property so we can address potential problems and select plants that will thrive on your property. Contact us today for a free eco consultation of your home or business.
Unfortunately, the soil on most properties is not ideal for plant growth. The quality of soil can be improved by boosting its vitamin and mineral content. While many gardeners opt to use chemical-based fertilizers on soil, we encourage the use of organic compost materials.
San Diego has cooler coastal temperatures, as well as hot and dry desert conditions inland. We take the climate of your specific area into account when making plant and design recommendations. Plants that are indigenous to your area require less water and maintenance, while the addition of shade and mulch can trap moisture where it is most needed.
Soil erosion can make it difficult to grow plants because it disturbs soil structure and destroys plant roots. Wind, water, and other elements remove the top layer of soil, making plant life extremely susceptible to damage. At Eco Minded Solutions, we identify areas of soil erosion and fix the problem using mulch, edgings, or retaining walls.
Slopes make it more difficult to control the watering of plants and are more likely to have erosion problems. However, they make landscapes more visually appealing. We can design landscaped slopes that are less likely to erode and have irrigation systems in place that provide appropriate amounts of water to plants on slopes.
Many property owners already have plants and trees in their yards that they would like to keep. We will take inventory of the foliage you have, assess its health, and incorporate desired plants into your new landscape design.
In addition to eco consultations, we also offer irrigation assessments to help us develop an environmentally conscious landscape design. Contact us today for an eco consultation and irrigation assessment.
