ZERO-SCAPING:
Making Your Yard a Work-free Zone By Kevin Hall Photos courtesy Shercom Industries
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little maintenance as possible. The concept, first employed in large commercial spaces, resorts and planned communities, is now becoming commonplace for Canadian homes as well.
The secret to these magical places is that much of the surrounding landscaping requires little or no attention. The term “zero-scaping” was coined to describe the trend in de-signing landscapes to require as
In addition to the obvious benefits, yards that require less maintenance also require less water and energy, which reduces your ecological footprint. Many zeroscaped yards need little or no chemicals or pesticides to stay looking great, and many of the products employed — such as rubber mulch or synthetic grass — are made from post-consumer recycled materials, which further benefits the environment. These materials also deter insects, rodents and invasive moss or mould, creating a cleaner and healthier living space.
admire happy gardeners and lawn gurus — the people who find tending the garden and yard to be a rewarding and zen-like experience — a great deal. The rest of us (the majority, I suspect) tend to our yards and tackle our to-do lists in search of the elusive moment when everything is presentable and we can sit and relax with a beverage in the sun. These are typically rare moments, which is why we go on holidays to places where the landscaping is someone else’s concern and our only worry is getting the best seat by the pool.
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