What’s permaculture all about?

What’s permaculture all about?

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Permaculture is a growing trend in the world of farming and home landscaping. It’s basically a design principle that emphasizes sustainability and the would-be, natural ecosystem of an area. Simple concepts like planting downhill from a pond and using gravity to feed plants to planting native plants and vegetation that work well together are hallmarks of permaculture. Learn all about this eco-friendly trend today.