Forget Spring! Plant Now!
Greenwich Time. October 3, 2019. Larissa Runkle: As the traditional growing season comes to an end, you might think you’re done worrying about your plants and flowers until March. ..But here’s the thing: The idea that you can plant and grow only in the spring and summer is one of several gardening myths.
Quick Moves Boost Curb Appeal
Apartment Therapy. August 27, 2019. By Lambeth Hochwold: Think the only ways to boost your curb appeal are time-intensive tasks like painting your front door or redoing your front yard? Think again… there’s a pretty long list of pretty quick tasks (from five to 20 minutes—max) that can make a huge difference.
6 Essential Gardening Tools
Apartment Therapy. August 22, 2019. By Lambeth Hochwold: It’s pretty incredible what a hands-on day in the yard can do to improve the whole look and feel of your home’s exterior. But that effect isn’t just in your mind. In fact, zhuzhing up your landscape can increase your home’s value, too.
Landscapers, Join USGBC-LA!
USGBC-LA Blog. August 22, 2019. By Cassy Aoyagi: My own industry of landscape architects, designers, installers and maintenance professionals have much to gain from this organization’s influence as the environment and economic landscape evolve; as rougher weather and natural disasters continue to directly affect green jobs, our health and our bottom line; and as it is up to us to think about environmental and economic sustainability. If you have not yet heard of us, or joined us locally, here’s why you should.
Your Garden Personality Explained
Realtor.com. August 5, 2019. By Jennifer Kelly Geddes: In the same way that your home’s interior design reflects your personality, your garden says a whole lot about you, too. Whether you’re a fastidious weeder or prefer to let vines run wild, it’s possible to suss out a variety of personal styles by looking at the way you dig into your backyard dirt.
Turn Your Yard Into a Certified Wildlife Habitat
Realtor.com. August 3, 2018. By Wendy Herman: Imagine waking up each morning to songbirds outside your window, or spotting a colorful swarm of butterflies in your backyard. It’s entirely possible if you transform your outdoor space into a Certified Wildlife Habitat through the National Wildlife Federation.
Shade-Loving Plants Flourish
Realtor.com. July 23, 2019. By Jennifer Kelly Geddes: The grass is always greener in your neighbor’s backyard, especially if she’s got a ton of sunshine to help her plants and flowers thrive. But across the street at your house, it may be a different story altogether.
The Small Business Guide to Sustainability Certifications
Business News Daily. July 9, 2018. By Carlyann Edwards: Today, companies face pressure to expand their corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices. How can businesses effectively market their environmental responsibility while avoiding the pitfalls of greenwashing? Sustainability certifications [like LEED and SITEs] are voluntary norms and standards relating to environmental, social, ethical and food safety issues.
3 Ways To Increase Your Home Value In The First Year
Forbes. June 29, 2018. By Julia DeWitt: A 2018 Homeowner Protection Survey by Chubb, which queried more than 1,200 U.S. homeowners about their approach to property, found that 58% of homeowners will “definitely” or “probably” undergo a home renovation or improvement project over the next 12 months. Here’s why, along with smart ways to increase your home value in the first year.
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