You may need to direct runoff to several different planting areas, rather than one. This helps prevent erosion during periods of heavy rainfall. This makes it possible for you to plant smaller landscape trees and shrubs that will not hang over the residence and cause roof rot problems. Plant the tidal zone with salt-tolerant grasses for stability and erosion control. In the landscape, sustainable means those practices that do not hinder the functions of natural ecosystems.
Sustainable plants are a key part of the formula for sustainable landscape practices.
The sustainable plants that we recommend flourish in the landscape with a minimal amount of water, fertilizer, pesticides, and maintenance. They do not require supplemental water after establishment. Consider planting native plants from The Sustainable Trees andShrubs for Southern New England. Consider removing exotic invasive plants . Exotic invasive plants are non-native, alien, or introduced species out of their native range that successfully colonize native ecosystems, causing native species to go locally extinct.