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To inspire others to make positive choices for the planet, here are my top sustainable landscaping tips.

1. PLANT EDIBLES

The food industry is one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions. From production, to processing, to storage, to transportation from grower, to warehouse, to wholesaler, to retailer, to you, carbon emissions are being produced every step of the way. And it's a massive industry.

By growing our own food, we can reduce the carbon footprint of these foods to a fraction of what they are when we buy them. Further, it will likely be more nutritious, fresher and taste better, and you'll get satisfaction from

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