Taking a stand for environmentally sound landscaping practices to create a healthier environment for everyone.
- Is your neighborhood a toxic chemical hotspot?
Just say no to Mosquito Joe! - Saving pollinators, one yard at a time
A Maryland couple fought against their homeowners’ association over their pollinator garden. Guess what happened. - Certifiable:Why you should get a sign for your garden
Here’s a headline from my internet feed: “How do I tell the new neighbors their lawn maintenance is unsuitable?” My neighbors could be saying this about me—or about the St. Peters, Missouri man fined $400 for violating his town’s turf-to flower-ratio, or about Dennis Moriarty, the Kansas City man cited for violating the weed ordinance.… Read more: Certifiable:Why you should get a sign for your garden - A deep dive into the subject of mosquito sprays
The lowdown on mosquito sprays and what you can do instead–because nobody likes mosquitos - Magnificent micro-gardens beautify New York streets
I’ve been traveling this week so I haven’t had a chance to work in the garden, but this turned up in my Facebook feed and I have to share. In New York City, empty tree pits along Sixth Avenue were collecting trash and growing weeds. “Tree pits” is what the city calls the square openings… Read more: Magnificent micro-gardens beautify New York streets
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