When designing the perfect Arizona backyard, most people want something that looks great and doesn’t require too much maintenance. But they also want to include plants and hardscaping that will last for a long time and won’t waste water. Those are great goals that make sense for the environment, as well as for making our own lives easier.
One popular way of describing all that needs to go into the perfect Arizona backyard would be “sustainable.” The word is often used by people aiming for a lifestyle that won’t damage the natural world around them. Below are five ways that you can add to the sustainable quality of your yard.
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