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-To help pay for your project, you should divide it into different stages. You will only have to pay for one stage at a timeIf landscaping ​is a hobby for you, taking ​your time is important since creating the landscape is often more fun than maintaining it on a regular basis.+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 skilled expert, should you decide to make this switch.
  
-Whenever ​you are landscaping yourself, it is important ​to include things other than plant life in your landscapeThings like decorative stones, bird bathsand lighting ​can really enhance ​the look of your landscape. Make sure you don't make your space too crowdedby adding ​to many extras.+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 a full load as it does half a loadUse the shortest cycle possibleif you can, turn the dishwasher off prior to the drying cycleopening the door. This allows the dishes ​to air dry.
  
-If you plan to incorporate flowers into your landscaping plans, you might want to consider layering themIf you plant them so that the tallest are in the back, and the smallest ​in the front you allow for all flowers to be easily visible from the primary viewIf you face the largest to the northyou are also allowing for optimal growth.+If you are interested in saving energy, utilize 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 energybut your clothes will smell fresh and feel wonderful.
  
-Try talking to a pro before you start working on your landscape. You might not need landscape designer or architect to draft your whole project, but for under $100, a consultation that lasts about an hour can be well worth the money if it prevents ​you from making costly mistakes later on.+Do not leave your freezer and refrigerator open for long period of time. Of course this can spoil your food, but it can also use large amounts of energy. When you are cooking but you need food from the refrigerator or freezer, keep it closed after you get something out of it.
  
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-Many people put most of their landscaping efforts into their front yardA front yard is noticed by more people, and it gives people their first impression of both the home, and the home's owners. A well-designed front yard landscape ​will not only showcase your home, it can also enhance the physical appearance of your home. To find ways to improve the landscaping of your front lawn, peruse landscaping,​ and books to garner new ideas.+People looking to go green would be wise to use oil lanterns to light up their homesOil lanterns don't use any electricity at all, and 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.
  
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