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-If at all possible, consider ​switching your electric or oil heating ​to gasThis is both better for the environment and your pockets. Just be aware that this is can be a complicated job that should be taken on by a skilled expertshould you decide to make this switch.+If you are not a master landscaper, consider ​hiring a company ​to help youThough do-it-yourself individuals often think that they can save money by not resorting to using companythe opposite might actually be true. A company can determine the exact chemicals, treatments, and care that your lawn needs, resulting in less work and sometimes, a reduced cost.
  
-Don't use your dishwasher until you have a full load. Make sure your dishwasher is full before using ithecause it takes the same amount ​of water and energy ​to wash full load as it does half a loadUse the shortest cycle possible, if you canturn the dishwasher off prior to the drying cycle, opening the door. This allows the dishes to air dry.+Select plants wiselybecause that could seriously affect ​the result ​of your overall landscaping project. You'll want to avoid placing plants that need lots of sunlight in areas that are shady. Also, you should not put tree in an area where it cannot growA little extra effort means that you will have beautifulhealthy plants.
  
-If you are interested in saving energyutilize the warm summer months to help you dry your clothesForgo the use of your dryer, and hang your wet items out in the bright sunlightNot only will you save energy, but your clothes will smell fresh and feel wonderful.+To save money, you can buy items such as mulch or containers from a home-improvement warehouseThe quality ​of these items will not make much of a differenceHowever, ​you should go to a nursery to buy your plants ​and your other products such as pesticides instead of settling for low-quality products.
  
-Do not leave your freezer and refrigerator open for long period ​of timeOf course this can spoil your foodbut it can also use large amounts of energyWhen you are cooking but you need food from the refrigerator or freezer, keep it closed after you get something out of it.+If you plan to landscape ​your yard, be sure to do good amount ​of research on the best types of plants for your areaSome grasses grown better in warmer regionswhile others ​can survive a tough winter with easeThe same can be true for various bushes and trees.
  
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-Buying a hybrid vehicle is a good way to save energy, but that all depends on what type of vehicle you purchaseIt is always a much better choice ​to purchase a smaller hybrid vehicle than to purchase a large hybrid SUVThe SVUs save so little energy that it is no different than having ​compact non-hybrid vehicle.+Choose plants ​that will thrive in the planting environmentThe best plants will be those that are native ​to the area. By using plants native ​to the area they will be properly adapted to the watering demands and temperaturesFor example, if you live in cooler climate and plant tropical plants, the plants will be harder to maintain, and it will be necessary to move those plants indoors in the winter.
  
-People looking ​to go green would be wise to use oil lanterns to light up their homesOil lanterns don't use any electricity at alland there are even some lanterns out there that will run on used vegetable oil that you can easily get from restaurants or your own kitchen.+Trim your bushes and hedges regularly. If you trim a hedge,or a bush when it is just starting ​to become over grown, it will be a quick and easy processIf you wait until the bush is completely over grown, you can expect the project to take all day. Regular maintenance is the easiest way to keep your landscaping looking great.
  
-Insulate ​your home. A pre-1950 home that isn't insulated will use approximately 60 percent more energy than a house that was built after 2000. Adding sufficient insulation ​to your attic and basement will greatly improve your home's energy efficiencyAs well as keeping ​you warm in the winteryou will find that the home remains ​much cooler in the summer monthsreducing ​the need for an air conditioner.+When planning ​your landscape, make sure every plant has enough room to growWhen you buy your plants, find out how much they are going to grow. And even if you keep trimming your plantsremember that their root system will expand under the ground. Ask for advice when you buy a plant.
  
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-So as you can see, it really is not that hard to make changes ​in your life that will help you take advantage ​of green energySotake that first step and see what even a small change ​can makeIn return, ​you will be sure to make the world a better place for all.+As mentioned ​in the beginning ​of this article, your home is more attractive looking when it has the proper landscaping outsideHowevermany people are not aware of what they can do to achieve this lookYou do not have to worry about that now that you have read this article. You are on the right path to having the best landscaping on the block.