Busy homeowners want low-maintenance and "green" landscaping that complements today's climate and in some cases,water shortages. Pondless waterfalls provide a calming, soothing water feature without all of the maintenance of a pond because all that's needed is periodic cleaning of the water pump. Big and bold colorful trees and shrubs, especially native ones that need less water and fertilizer like EarthKind roses and bunch grasses, are being promoted. Green walls, also called living walls or vertical gardens, are increasing in popularity. They are designed to have plants growing on them by allowing them to grow up a wall with their roots in theground or by attaching some sort of growing compound to the wall itself that can support plant growth. Another beautiful and easy way to landscape is to use succulents which come in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Edible gardening is also becoming very popular. One portion of the garden is reserved for edibles--fruits, vegtables and spices. Mixing and matching edibles with ornamentals is a new trend where you build gardens that include all of the functional benefits of an edible garden with all of the aesthetic pleasures of a decorative garden. Fewer lawns are being used--shrubs and perennials are being utilized instead to increase curb appeal while reducing maintenance with the use of gravel, wood chips, walkways, driveways, patios, retaining walls and stone. With all of these recommendations, it's easy for everyone to have beautiful and "green" landscaping no matter where they live.

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