Share Backyard Fruit with Your Neighbors
June 12th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
I grew up with a peach tree in our small suburban backyard. Our next door neighbor also had a peach [&hellip
Browsing the "Garden and Yard Care" Category
Agriculture of the Future: Japanese Plant Factories Methodically Produce Lettuce
June 4th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
What do you do in a country where the average farmer is 65 and only 5% of all farmers are [&hellip
Environmental Activists Plant Seed Balls in Abandoned Lots
May 18th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
I’ve long been fascinated by guerilla gardening, in which gardeners illegally under the cover of night cultivate plants in public [&hellip
Use Native Plants In Your Garden This Spring
April 6th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
Are you wondering which plants to start growing in your garden this spring? You might want to consider going native [&hellip
Growing Your Garden This Spring
March 26th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
Springtime already? Whether you are a city dweller or country farmer, now is the time to start growing the garden [&hellip
Cultivating Balanced Soil for Healthy Plants
August 2nd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
When we lack nutrients, we seek out foods and supplements that provide those nutrients and power us back to a [&hellip
GTR: Intelligent Irrigation Technologies for Greener Landscaping with Hydropoint
July 1st, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the use of intelligent irrigation technologies to save water and green your landscaping [&hellip
Water-Saving Garden Irrigation
June 3rd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Watering your garden effectively is all about knowing its needs. Over-watering is as harmful for plants as providing too little [&hellip
GTR: Ecoturf Solutions with Tom Diehl
May 19th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-in-Chief, talks about sustainable options for synthetic turf as a green alternative to conventional lawns [&hellip
GTR: Water Saving Irrigation with Jardinier
May 9th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses water saving irrigation systems with Jeanne Nalbandian, Director of Sales and Marketing for [&hellip
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Kitchen Efficiency
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— How to Install a high-efficiency cache aerator
— How to Clean Your Refrigerators Condenser Coils Or Fan
— Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
— Energy efficiency tips for the refrigerator and freezer
— Installing a High Efficiency Faucet Aerator
— 9 Energy Saving Tips For Efficient Cooking
— Refrigerator and freezer Temperatures: Find the ideal temperatures and humidities for efficient operation
— 5 Natural Remedies for Deodorizing a Refrigerator
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— 4 Tips for Energy Efficiency in the Bathroom
— How To Install A Water Efficient Shower Head
— Test The Flow Rate Of Your Kitchen Or Bathroom Faucets
— Replace the Wax ring on the toilet
— Replace the flapper valve on the toilet to eliminate leaks
— How to Install a Toilet tank bag
— Install high Efficiency Shower heads
— Changing The Sink Aerator
— Check the toilet for water leaks
— How To Install A Shower Flow Valve Adapter
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— Energy Efficiency for Window AC units
— How to clean the furnace motor for efficiency
— Efficient furnace filters
— How To Insulate Your Attic Duct System Step by Step
— How to Insulate Your Electrical Outlets
— Weatherstripping 101
— How To Install A Filter Whistle On Your A/C Unit
— How To Insulate Old Windows Without Buying New: Energy-Saving Window Inserts
— Check (and fill) insulation gaps using a laser thermometer
Laundry & Appliance Efficiency
— Make Your Computer More Energy Efficient
— Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
— Energy Saving Tips for Washing Machines & Dryers
— How You Can Save Money By Cleaning Your Home Appliances
— How To Clean Your Dryer’s Lint Trap, Screen And Vent
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