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If you’ve ever dabbled in aromatherapy—or if you’re a koala bear—you’re probably familiar with the fragrant leaves of the eucalyptus plant. This Australian native plant was once grown for...
Boxwood shrubs are dense evergreens that don’t feel like typical evergreens. This slow-growing perennial features leathery, almost glossy green leaves that are small, rounded, and densely...
Butterflies signal summer, often reminding us of carefree childhood days. They’re beautiful and perhaps a bit mystical, floating on air, flitting from flower to flower seemingly without a...
Increasing energy efficiency statewide can reduce emissions, including greenhouse gas and other pollutants. Energy efficiency has economic impacts, as well – individually by lowering util...
While some people welcome the cooling that accompanies autumn, gardeners know they have work to do before the coming frost kills off the literal fruits (and veggies) of their labor. First...
Americans generated a staggering 103 million tons of food waste in 2018, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. As far back as 2010, the USDA estimated that 30%-40% of America’...
Homesteading as a term can be derived from the Homestead Act of 1862, in which eligible adults who had not taken arms against the U. S. could claim 160 acres of surveyed government land t...
The bee balm plant is an endemic North American native. This flowering perennial will not only return year after year, but it will also spread because it self-sows. A member of the mint f...
There are as many types of chickens as there are reasons to keep chickens in your backyard. For homeowners interested in a more sustainable lifestyle, backyard chickens are great at pest ...
Backyard water features enhance the beauty and tranquility of a landscape, making a yard more visually interesting and relaxing. To bring life and color to your aquascape, however, it’s i...
