Summer is here and we are loving the green that we see around us! It’s also a perfect time to bring new, sustainable habits into our daily lives that we can stick with all year long. Check out the following 7 Practical Tips for Growing a Green Family written by the authors of Sustainability Made Simple. […]
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How Create Your Own Organic Soil: Compost Basics
Composting is a great way to reduce the amount of trash being carted out in bags, create rich healthy organic soil for your garden and reduce some carbon footprint. Whether you have acres and acres or a postage stamp sized yard you can compost. Composting is super easy to do and can even be done […]
Project: How To Build A Flower Tower
There are many things you can do to make your porch or patio look amazing this summer. People who live in houses who don’t have the space to plant a lot of flowers can find this difficult. It can be challenging when you don’t have the room or garden space to plant the flowers you […]
DIY: Red, White and Blue Flowerpot Combinations
Red, white and blue flowerpot combinations are a great way to show your pride midsummer, when the American Fourth of July holiday comes around. This festive color combination attracts attention, goes well together and is easy to put together with all the flower choices that you have available to you. In addition to finding flowers […]
Designing a Side Yard Garden #DIY
Designing a side yard garden is a lot harder than a front or backyard garden because of the shape and space available to you. A lot of side yards go untended, and are overlooked simply because most homeowners do not know what to do with them. With a little out of the box thinking, creative […]
How to Remove a Squirrel from your Yard
Sometimes an animal problem in your yard such as a nest of squirrels, is beyond the scope of the average homeowner to solve. In some cases, professional trapping and removal is the best route. If you do want to hire professional help, do not hire a pest control company or exterminator, who might kill the […]
How to Plant a Rooftop Garden
Rooftop gardens are a huge trend in buildings – and rightly so. Whether you’re just discovering rooftop gardens, or have had a garden on your rooftop for years, this infographic from www.custommade.com, entitled “How to Plant a Rooftop Garden”, has everything you need to know in order to cultivate a successful rooftop garden. From weight […]
What is LBL and what causes it?
Everyone is emailing want to know what is LBL, what causes it and how in the world I recycle period pads. Other than a big pain in the behind, LBL occurs in one out of every three women. So even if you are not effected, chances are you know someone who is. It’s possible that you or […]