Last summer, I stood in my garden with a can of pesticide, ready to wipe out every crawling thing in sight. Then I hesitated, because...
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Where Does Your Roof Water Go? Eco-Friendly Ways to Handle Downspout Runoff
Look up at your roof during a heavy rain and think about this: a 1,000-square-foot roof can shed roughly 600 gallons of water from a...
Self-Sustaining Closed-Loop Gardening
Imagine a garden that takes care of itself. A garden where you do not need to buy seeds, fertilizers, or mulch every season. A garden...
What To Do With Lavender? Here are Some Ideas
Got a bunch of lavender growing in your garden? We’ve got some fun and creative ways to use it that go way beyond just potpourri!...
What an Hour of Gardening Does to Your Body
Gardening may appear to be a simple hobby, but the act of digging, planting, watering, and harvesting works every part of the body. It also...
Garden Design Ideas for Fire-Prone Areas
A garden does not have to be barren or unattractive to be fire-smart. With thoughtful design, a landscape can support wildlife, produce food, and look...
Eco-Friendly Fencing to Keep Deer Out
Creating an effective barrier against deer doesn’t have to come at the cost of environmental responsibility. As more gardeners and homeowners seek sustainable solutions for...
Meadowscaping Your Lawns into Wildlife-Friendly Spaces
More and more people are turning their lawns into meadow. Yes, you are not reading it wrong because it is a trend apparently. It’s called...
Simple Ways to Improve Your Lawn
Maintaining a healthy carpet of natural lawn is something every homeowner desires, but achieving that lush, green carpet of grass takes more than just...
Wildlife-Friendly Flower Gardens & Blooms That Support Local Ecosystems
Creating a garden that serves both beauty and biodiversity isn’t just a trend – it’s a vital step toward supporting our local ecosystems. As we...