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2. Another energy saving option for your backyard is motion sensors for your outdoor lights. Not only are they convenient, but are energy efficient.
3. Have you ever heard of Energy Efficient Landscaping?
4. Make your garden a little more green. Skip the synthetic fertilizers and try a compost. Your plants will still be healthy, without being exposed to such harsh chemicals the fertilizers carry. Using native plants will also help create a more environmentally friendly garden - they have adapted to the local environment and help support native animals (according to realestate.msn.com).
5. If your lawn is smaller, you can upgrade from a gas powered lawnmower to an electric or manual model, which can save in fuel costs and emissions.
6. Also, by strategically placing shade trees around your yard, you can have a positive effect in your home's energy use by blocking unwanted sunlight.
7. Solar Hot Tubbing?
8. Your swimming pool can also be energy efficient when you consider the alternative approaches you can take to heating it.
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