Five easy steps to a low maintenance eco-friendly landscape

FALLBROOK – It’s possible to create a beautiful landscape and be kind to the environment, even with a busy schedule and while staying within budget.

“All it takes is a bit of planning and a few low maintenance strategies,” said gardening expert and author Melinda Myers.

Myers recommends these five strategies to create a low maintenance eco-friendly landscape this season.

Be waterwise

Save money on the water bill, time spent watering, and this precious resource, water. Start by growing drought-tolerant plants suited to your growing environment. Once established, they will only need wateri...