Oklahoma Eco-Friendly Landscaping

I always think about eco-friendly household cleaners, organic produce, and green flooring. Frankly though, I never thought about eco-friendly landscape, here in Oklahoma. Here are a few easy ways to improve your environment through landscaping.

• Reduce energy costs by planting deciduous shade trees. These trees will allow warmth in the winter and help reduce heat in the summer.
• Use evergreen trees to reduce cold wind in the Winter. Evergreens should be planted in an area that will block the wind during cold weather months.
• Add plants that are native to Oklahoma and will work with our weather patterns.
• Plan for irrigation, plants, and garden design that will save water.
• Consider solar powered landscaping lights.

There are many more ways to incorporate eco-friendly landscaping in Tulsa, OK, contact Nathan Vaughn of Bluum Outdoor at 918-599-8500 or www.bluum.net.

For all your Tulsa, OK area real estate needs, contact The Baskin Real Estate Specialists of McGraw Realtors at 918-258-2600 or www.darrylbaskin.com

Preparing Your Landscaping For Cold Weather

When the temperature drops and cold weather months arrive, it is important to remember that our landscaping still needs attention. There are many things that we can do to prepare our landscape for the cold weather. Here are just a few:

• Prune- it is helpful to prune some varieties of plants during the Fall and Winter months.
• Plant- check out plant and vegetable varieties that can be planted during the cold months.
• Mulch- remember to keep about 3 inches of mulch on your flowerbeds all year long. Mulch can help keep the roots warm and hold in moisture.
• Container Plants- don't forget container plants. Some work well inside during cold weather and some can re-grow simply by taking a cutting of the plant.

If you have questions about preparing your landscaping for cold weather or want an estimate for landscaping services contact Nathan at Bluum Outdoor at 918-599-8500 or nathan@bluum.net.

To find out how to prepare your home for sale and for all your real estate needs in the Tulsa, Ok. area, contact The Baskin Real Estate Specialists at 918-258-2600 or www.darrylbaskin.com.