The concept of an eco-friendly landscape goes far beyond resisting pesticides. People have become aware of the importance of maintaining ecosystems, and they want to carry this concept Into their own lawns and gardens. This means using local flora and fauna, sourcing from local nurseries and reducing the number of non-native plants in your yard. The benefit of using native plants in landscapes is that they are already adapted to the local climate. Therefore, they are better suited for the local wildlife and any weather or soil conditions.

Traditionally, de-icing agents are chock-full of chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Many of these chemicals end up in our sewer systems, lakes, and rivers in the form of runoff melted water. The good news is that all-natural environmentally friendly alternatives are infiltrating the market, so make sure you check the ingredients list of the de-icing products to buy.