A natural landscape, by definition, is typically a landscape that is unaffected by human intervention, regulated by nature, and free of interruption from human beings. A natural landscape is able to move and change on its own without that interruption and intervention.
Of course, there are places few and far
between that duplicate a truly natural landscape. Nevertheless, individuals
everywhere are trying to duplicate that look all around their home and yards.
Homeowners even dedicate front yard space in trying to recreate natural
landscaping.
While natural landscaping in its truest form
and sense cannot be duplicated exactly, the idea to recreate the look remains
the same.
Typical landscaping is the changing or
altering of plants, shrubs, flowers, and bodies of water to suit a human
being's tastes or desires. It is almost akin to outdoor decorating according to
taste and style.
Many individuals are recreating the look of
natural landscaping to return to a simpler, more holistic place and time where
nature was the interior designer and had full control without human
intervention.
Thankfully, homeowners, business owners, and
development corporations recognize the benefits of natural landscaping:
* Environmental
* Financial
* Natural Beauty
Financial Considerations
Natural landscaping has the capability of
helping homeowners, business owners, and development corporations to save on
finances in the area of upkeep and maintenance.
Planting natural grasses such as prairie
grass and allowing nature to take its course can save substantially on the
financial end of keeping up and maintaining properties. The reduction in funds
spent on watering, mowing, and treating natural landscaping is significant.
Environmental Considerations
Natural landscaping provides the environment
with everything that it needs to survive and thrive. Native perennial plants
have the capacity to sustain extreme temperatures and are therefore beneficial
to the environment, as water is not wasted.
There is less need for pesticides and
herbicides with natural landscaping as natural plants and grasses easily
maintain themselves with very little intervention.
Fewer pesticides and herbicides are required,
which is better for the environment as well.
Natural Beauty
Any home or business owner would wish to
recreate the plush landscape of a seaside resort or a picnic site that is at
the bottom of a mountain. Waterfalls as part of natural landscaping offer
tranquility and peace.
Everyone is looking for a retreat these days
and with the economy in the state of affairs it is in, everyone is looking to
their homes to create such a retreat.
Natural landscaping offers all this and more.
Article By: Clem C. Benton, Jr.
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