April 29th

A rain garden is a great – and beautiful – idea for places in your yard that are near a storm water runoff source like a downspout, driveway or entrance area to a home. Rain gardens use plants that can tolerate having soaked roots; they are good for the environment because they reduce rain runoff […]

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April 25th

For most of the country the temperatures are warming up, beckoning homeowners to spend more time outside enjoying their backyard spaces. But the tranquility of the outdoor oasis can be marred by nosy neighbors, close quarters and limited lot sizes. Consider these unique landscaping ideas to make your private outdoor spaces even more private. Perhaps […]

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April 18th

Learn why landscaping can help protect your home from intruders and how to properly landscape for safety.

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April 10th

We wanted to point out a great resource for teachers – Classroom Earth.  This group helps teachers of all subject areas integrate environmental education into their classrooms. A program of NEEF, the National Environmental Education Foundation. One resource is Planet Connect, a component of Classroom Earth, which is an online portal where high school students […]

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