Plant materials are bought from local growers and producers to provide jobs and reduce fuel

Avoid invasive plants to allow more diverse species to thrive

Plants are grown in recycled containers to reduce refuse in landfills

Use plants that require minimal water - less energy is required and less water usage, leading to lesser runoff

Use rain gardens or runoff filtration systems for roofs and parking lots to allow for cleaner water to return to the aquifer

Use shade trees and large evergreens as wind breaks and shade to reduce winter heating and summer cooling energy

Purchase plants that have been grown with few or no chemical pest control, which creates safer water and healthier workers and wildlife

Landscape with less traditional lawn area to reduce air pollution

Use fine-textured evergreens to filter dust and other air pollutants, including noise and light pollution

Use permeable paving material to filter and clean storm water before it deposits into the soil

Incorporation of vegetable gardens in residential landscapes to produce healthy, local, and less expensive food while also promoting physical activity

Drip irrigation and water storage systems greatly reduce water consumption

Use organize fertilizer, including composted soils, to create cleaner wildlife habitats and safer drinking water

Low voltage and solar-powered lighting produce low and renewable energy