Nature-Based Job Field Guide
Best Company. March 23, 2020. By Rebecca Graham: In September 2017, Sydney Williams realized her sedentary corporate lifestyle was literally killing her. A former collegiate rower and professional skydiver, she was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes after a 12-year career in big-brand corporate marketing and public relations.
Kim and Kanye’s New House
Realtor.com. November 5, 2019. By Jennifer Kelly Geddes: Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West may already own a massive compound in the gated community of Hidden Hills, Los Angeles, but apparently it’s not quite big enough—which may explain why they’ve just purchased yet another property next door, for $2,975,000… The couple are actually on-trend when it comes to adding a personal farm.
Native Plants for Shade Gardens
Houzz. By Lauren Dunec Hoang: If you’re looking for planting inspiration for a shaded area of your garden, look no farther than the natural woodlands of your region. There, native plants such as lush ferns, delicate foamflower and wild strawberries thrive under tree canopies and in shaded canyons. If you choose to plant native perennials in your garden, you’ll be rewarded with plants that come back year after year and are perfectly adapted to your area.
How to Find Great Home Improvement Contractors
New Home Source. By Marcie Gaffner: Finding home repair contractors who’re knowledgeable, reputable, reliable, skilled and reasonably priced isn’t always easy. As a new homeowner, you’ll need to search further and dig deeper to find truly excellent contractors. We asked five for their advice and tips. Here’s what they recommended.
The Undeniable Value of Nature
On Common Ground. By Gabriela Filisko: Parks, trails and open spaces very often bring value to development, and the data proves it.
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.
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