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Recommendations

Exterior Landscaping

  • Gardens (see Appendix 6)
    • Design gardens that can be maintained organically without pesticides.
    • Avoid plants with fragrances that may provoke allergies.
    • Exterior gardens and landscape should be free of all plantings that require pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, lime, or other chemical applications.
    • Use indigenous plant materials that are hardy, naturally pest-resistant, require minimal maintenance, and low water use.
    • Use xeriscaping principles.
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