ASK A NESTER: Planting Green Ideas

Planting Green Ideas

We asked the agents and Brokers of Nest Realty to share a bit about their own landscaping and eco-conscious efforts. Do you agree with our flock? How does your garden grow?

LAWN MAKEUP
60% of our Nesters have a yard with just grass, with 19% adding in more robust landscaping, native grasses, and other eco-conscious efforts. 5% have grass, but find it to be too much work and are considering a change. If you’re considering a change to your lawn, learn more in our article, Artificial Grass as an Eco-Friendly Lawn Alternative.
Planting Green Ideas

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Of the Nesters that have grass, 12% have a sprinkler system, and 26% wish they did. 22% water by hand, and 40% say they let Mother Earth naturally water the grass with no supplemental watering.

HOME GARDENS
9% of Nesters have a large garden where they grow a portion of their own food. 33% have small but mighty gardens, and 33% aspire to someday have their own garden.

Planting Green Ideas

GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE YARD SIZES
15% of Nesters wish their yard was larger, 10% wish their yard was smaller, and 33% find their yard size to be juuuuust right.

HIGH PERFORMING YARDS
A majority of Nesters polled say they wish that their yard was higher performing—this could include a garden, fruit trees, bee hives, pollinator plants and native edible species.

BEES KNEES
7% of Nesters have their own bee hives, while 30% have bee-friendly pollinator perennial flowers. Curious about starting your own beehive? Check our this article featured in the latest NEST Magazine, Can Bees Help Save the World?

LANDSCAPING INVESTMENT
The majority of Nesters have spent between $1,000 – $5,000 on their landscaping since purchasing their home, while 20% have invested upwards of $10,000.

URBAN AGRICULTURE
7% of Nesters have an urban garden that helps nourish their communities, while 80% of Nesters are interested in learning more about urban gardening and farming.

COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE
65% of Nesters either have a seasonal subscription to a local CSA, or plan to sign up this coming season. Check with your Nest agent to find out about CSA programs in your area!

 

This Planting Green Ideas article was featured in our Spring/Summer 2022 edition of Nest magazine. Follow along here and follow us on Instagram for more expert tips, tricks, and advice for home owners and investors at all levels.

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