This document discusses low-impact landscaping and more environmentally friendly landscape management practices. It notes that traditional lawn maintenance requires heavy use of resources like water, fertilizers, and pesticides. It suggests alternatives to lawns like planting native plants, vegetable gardens, and meadows. It provides tips for more sustainable lawn care if a lawn is kept, such as using organic fertilizers and irrigation. The document also discusses using integrated pest management and natural pest control strategies instead of chemical pesticides. Overall it promotes landscape design and maintenance practices that conserve water and other resources and reduce pollution.