• Reduction of storm water run-off through the use of bio-swales, rain gardens and green roofs and walls.
• Reduction of water use in landscapes through design of water-wise garden techniques (sometimes known as xeriscaping)
• Bio-filtering of wastes through constructed wetlands
• Landscape irrigation using water from showers and sinks, known as gray water
• Integrated Pest Management techniques for pest control
• Creating and enhancing wildlife habitat in urban environments
• Energy-efficient landscape design in the form of proper placement and selection of shade trees and creation of wind breaks
• Permeable paving materials to reduce stormwater run-off and allow rain water to infiltrate into the ground and replenish groundwater rather than run into surface water
• Use of sustainably harvested wood, composite wood products for decking and other landscape projects, as well as use of plastic lumber
• Recycling of products, such as glass, rubber from tires and other materials to create landscape products such as paving stones, mulch and other materials
• Soil management techniques, including composting kitchen and yard wastes, to maintain and enhance healthy soil that supports a diversity of soil life
• Integration and adoption of renewable energy, including solar-powered landscape lighting

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