Why Do Tree Leaves Fall in Autumn?
Why is it that some tree leaves change color to red, orange and yellow and drop from trees every fall?
Landscaping
Tips and ideas for landscaping your property using organic methods.
Lawn Alternatives for an Eco-Friendly Yard
Replacing your lawn with ground covers, meadows, ornamental grasses and other eco-friendly alternatives has many benefits. Includes resources by state.
A Short History of the American Lawn
The history of the American lawn was driven by technology, desire for social status, and marketing. Its roots are in the estate gardens of the Middle Ages.
SASHA Sun & Shade Analyzer App for Gardening and Landscaping
SASHA (Sun And Shade Analyzer), an app for Android, changes how gardeners and landscapers address the sunlight requirements of their plants.
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Why Does Grass Turn Brown in Winter?
Depending on the type of grass in your lawn and the area you live in, it’s not unusual for it to turn brown during winter. But it’s probably not dead.
Review: Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard
In Doug Tallamy’s book, Nature’s Best Hope, he proposes a solution that homeowners and gardeners can participate in to restore vanishing local ecosystems.
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Caring For Roses: Planting, Watering, Fertilizing, Pruning
The basics of caring for all types of roses including planting, watering, fertilizing, deadheading and pruning to enjoy beautiful blooms year after year.
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5 Benefits of Organic Lawn Care
For a long time, lawn care has been done with dangerous chemicals, but there are a lot of organic lawn care products that will give your yard new life.
Mistletoe: Why We Kiss Under It and Why Animals Love It
One of the most legendary of holiday traditions is kissing under the mistletoe at Christmas and New Year’s Eve. But why exactly do we do that?
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How to Design An Irrigation System for Your Lawn and Garden
Sprinkler systems help you cut down on your water usage as well as waste. For many homeowners, this is reason enough to consider investing in one.
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