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What to Look for When Buying an Existing Home to Be Remodeled Green 

The location of your home is not only important, a carefully thought out location can save you money and time for commuting, socials, shopping, and school.

North Texas gets adequate rain, but most of it comes in the spring and fall. Water-hungry plants are not sustainable landscaping in North Texas without throwing time and money at this type of yard.

Pesticides and fertilizers are definitely not friendly to the planet. In fact, a well-manicured yard is actually  the most unsustainable "agriculture" around. Besides, who will miss those hours in the yard each week?

Better Locations and Yards 
Close to mass transit.
Walking distance of some often-used services or retailers. The more that are in walking distance, the better.
A large sunny spot for a vegetable garden.
A neighborhood that encourages community: A cul-de-sac encourages community. Front porches encourage community. Homes that look like cars live there rather than people do not encourage community. Ecohousing encourages community. 
A neighborhood of highly manicured lawns: You might even look for a few neighbors who have Xeriscaped yards or Buffalo grass lawns. .

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