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.
9 Ideas for an Outdoor Shower Oasis
Realtor.com. June 14, 2019. By Jennifer Kelly Geddes: Outdoor showers are a hot home feature these days. This back-to-nature oasis is especially smart for those who live on the coast or near a lake, though it’s also handy for rinsing off a naughty dog or muddy tools after gardening.
This LA Couple is on a Mission
LA Times. June 14, 2019. By Lisa Boone: Plant a native; help save Los Angeles. That’s Cassy and Kirk Aoyagi’s mission.
They’re not alone. All over Southern California, gardeners are removing their turf lawns and replacing them with indigenous plantings, prompted by turf removal rebates, the opportunity to combat climate change and, as Kirk says, “just doing the right thing.”
Fire-Resilience Strategies
Malibu Surfside News. May 2, 2019. By Barbara Burke: Homeowners whose homes were damaged or destroyed by the Woolsey Fire gathered on Friday, April 27, at the Malibu City Hall to participate in Rebuilding Resilience: A Hands-on- Workshop with Green Architects and Engineers.
The program was co-hosted by Global Green, an environmental organization that fosters a shift toward a sustainable future; the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC-LA); and The City of Malibu’s Environmental Sustainability Department.
Fire Proofing Your Home
LA Times. May 2, 2019. By Lisa Boone: As Los Angeles homeowners prepare to trim grass, weeds and trees for the annual brush clearance inspections in May and June, the L.A. County Fire Department’s Forestry Division advises moving beyond standard procedures when it comes to reducing wildfire risk.
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