Your backyard is the greenest space on your property, and it only makes sense to ensure it’s doing its part to enhance sustainability. There are dozens of ways to make your backyard more sustainable, from practicing water retention initiatives to turning some of your yard into a composting space. When decorating your backyard with sustainable outdoor decor, Maryland Sunrooms has some suggestions to get you started.
Recycled Planter Alternatives
Of all the options for recycled home decor, planter alternatives are perhaps the easiest to come by. You likely already have them in your house! Plastic bottles, tin cans and glass jars all make excellent containers for your plants. If you have old cinderblocks on hand, they can add an urban edge to your decor. Anything deep enough to hold soil can be reimagined into the perfect planter.
Native Plants
While on the subject of gardening, try to consider the plants you’re potting along with what you’re putting them in. Non-native plant species require more resources to stay healthy, and a yard full of them can be a significant drain on your water supply, fertilizer and time. Native plants have the composition to survive in your backyard, with minimal upkeep required. They also support the existing ecosystem, maintaining the area’s bee population and other critters.
Sustainable Backyard Furniture
When you’re looking for stylish backyard furniture, you may be surprised to find many of your options consist of recycled materials. Making the conscious choice only to buy repurposed furniture doesn’t limit your choices much, but it makes a major difference in keeping those materials from going to waste. Every time you entertain or relax outside, you can feel good about the furniture you’ve put there.
Solar Lights and Decor
Finally, harness the energy that makes your backyard thrive by using solar-powered lights and decor options. Many solar lights have automatic sensors to turn on when the sky gets dark or when they sense movement. That way, they use only the necessary energy. Plus, you don’t have to think about running a power source inside or replacing batteries.
Appreciate the Results From Your Sunroom
There’s no better place to appreciate the efforts you’ve made for sustainable outdoor decor than a Four Seasons Sunroom. A sunroom is sustainable in itself, allowing you to save money on energy bills and spend more time outside your house. Maryland Sunrooms invites you to explore the possibilities our products can bring. Request a free design consultation and create your ideal sunroom space today.
Julie Shetter is the Marketing Director at Maryland Sunrooms. She has over a decade of experience in the home improvement and sunroom industry.