What is a Sustainable Landscape?

Characteristics of a sustainable landscape conforms to the environment surrounding it. If bad weather hits, or drought, etc., your garden recovers quickly. A sustainable landscape is self-sustaining over long periods of time. The landscape is diverse enough to remain resilient and productive, indefinitely. A sustainable landscaping approach would be to treat water as a valuable resource. With proper design and plant selection, the need for excessive irrigation can be reduced.