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The Wonders of Porous Pavement 26 Aug 2013 | 07:07 pm
What is porous pavement? Porous pavement is a surface material that allows rainwater to filter through the surface to a stone reservoir beneath it. From there, rainwater can infiltrate deeper into th...
The Right Landscaping Can Lower Your Energy Bills 19 Aug 2013 | 06:08 pm
While most houses are not passive solar homes (designed and oriented so as to capture the sun’s warmth in winter and keep the house cool and comfortable in summer), there are some easy things we can d...
Landscaping that Provides Rest Areas for Migrating Birds & Butterflies 12 Aug 2013 | 07:02 pm
The annual migration of millions of birds and butterflies over thousands of miles is an amazing feat. Look up, and you might even see it, as it’s happening right now through the fall months across th...
Toxic Driveway Sealants 5 Aug 2013 | 06:34 pm
In my previous post, I showed the top 5 ways to make a driveway, yes driveway, more environmentally friendly. Even our driveways can be more green! Now there’s evidence that sealing our driveways an...
Turf Wars, Part II 30 Jul 2013 | 05:47 pm
In Turf Wars, Part 1, I began this series talking about the numerous harmful effects our lawns have on our environment, with a special focus on water issues. Here, I’ll concentrate on why lawns are d...
Turf Wars, Part I 24 Jul 2013 | 08:11 pm
We all have them…and we’re always fighting with them, to keep them short & stout, weed-free and just the right color. They consume our time, money, energy & water, and in return, they provide us with...
What Happens to Obsolete Olympic Parks After the Games? 18 Jul 2013 | 08:20 pm
Years of planning and tons of money are invested in the chosen host cities, but what happens after the Olympics? Many Olympic Parks are re-purposed into lively attractions, while others are left to d...
Recycled Granite Pavers Add Luxury to Your Landscape 15 Jul 2013 | 07:50 pm
While I’m not a huge fan of the granite countertop industry because of the environmental effects of mining the ancient stone and the around-the-world customary shipping, they’re obviously very popular...
Sculpture Parks Can Inspire your own Garden Design 10 Jul 2013 | 11:26 pm
Sculpture parks or gardens creatively combine art and landscape, where they complement each other beautifully. Strategically placed sculptures in the garden evoke a sense of wonder and whimsy. Piece...
Green Roofs: Open for Tours 8 Jul 2013 | 07:56 pm
Green roofs are built right into a roof system and composed of a “high quality water proofing and root repellant system, a drainage system, filter cloth, a lightweight growing medium and plants,” acco...
