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Green Landscaping: Greenacres

Natural Landscaping Tool Kit

THE NATURAL LANDSCAPING ALTERNATIVE:
An Annotated Slide Collection - Slide 37

 

A common technique is to set back the naturally landscaped area from lot lines, roadways, walks and more traditionally landscaped areas. This appeals where the landowner is concerned that adjacent property owners or site visitors expect the "tidy" look associated with conventional landscaping. Some municipal weed ordinances require such setbacks from streets and property lines.