There are a few ways you can update the landscaping of your backyard to reduce your utility bills month after month. To help get you started, we found an article featuring five of the newest things homeowners are doing to cut their costs.

Take a look to get started:

  • Plant trees to increase shade
  • Replace your lawn with artificial lawn – can save from 6,000 – 10,000 gallons of water each year.
  • Use a third-party energy supplier
  • Use gray water wherever possible
  • Assess your utility costs

Full article at Green Living