Sollecito Landscaping Nursery - Sustainable Landscapes

We can update or design a Sustainable Landscape for your home.

Sustainable Landscapes balance the needs of people and the environment to benefit both.

A sustainable site will

link natural and built systems
achieve balanced environmental, social and economic outcomes
improve quality of life and the long-term health of individuals, communities and the environment.

Elements of a Sustainable Landscape

Soil - - Build & maintain healthy soil, incorporating organic compost and applying 100% natural mulch

Plants - - Choose the right plant for the right place

Promote biodiversity with a mix of native species and ecologically appropriate non-native species.
Match the plant to the site.
Enjoy beautiful, intelligent designs with low-maintenance plants

Water - - Start by selecting the right plants

Care Practices - - Adopt a holistic management approach

Healthy soil (with compost & mulch) grows healthy plants
Pest-resistant and disease-resistant plants
A variety of plants, preventing pests or disease from seriously affecting large areas
Good sanitation. Remove diseased plants or parts of plants
Proper identification of the problem before treating
Tolerance. Accept a few pests. Give natural predators a chance. Time might be the cure.
Change to a resistant plant
Organic products whenever possible. Use other products responsibly.

Efficient Consumption of Resources

Minimize lawn areas. Replace with lower-maintenance, mulched plantings appropriate to the site.
Conserve fuel and your valuable time by mowing less.
Landscaped areas, more drought-tolerant than turf grass, will survive extreme summers with less supplemental water.