The Garden of Tomorrow: Harnessing Solar Energy
May 20th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
With warmer weather just peaking, it’s a great time to start planning for a stunning organic summer garden. Aside from [&hellip
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Gardening Tips from Martha Stewart
April 8th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
As many of you know, Martha Stewart is a goddess of all things home related– but she is also super [&hellip
Tips for an Environmentally Friendly Landscape
February 17th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Improving your outside living area can be accomplished in many ways- without all that lawn to maintain! Shrubs, trees and [&hellip
The Coolest Solar-Powered Garden Features
January 17th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
It’s easy being green! More and more people are making the effort to live a greener lifestyle, and there has [&hellip
Eco Friendly Tips For Ridding Your Garden of Snails
November 24th, 2012 | by Chris Keenan
A simple step-by-step guide for an eco-friendly, DIY snail trap
Organic Pest Control: What Works and What Doesn’t
August 1st, 2012 | by Chris Keenan
You don't need to spray your yard with toxic chemicals to reduce annoying or dangerous insects. Here are a few organic pest control tips.
Protecting Plants from Frost
November 10th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
For some, frost season has arrived while others still have a little planning time to ready crops. Gardening season may have ended for some of the country, while the rest will enjoy planting and harvesting fall and winter crops so long as they stay protected from frost damage. Here are five simple ways to protect plants from frost
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— How to Install a high-efficiency cache aerator
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— Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
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— How To Install A Water Efficient Shower Head
— Test The Flow Rate Of Your Kitchen Or Bathroom Faucets
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— How to Install a Toilet tank bag
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— How To Insulate Your Attic Duct System Step by Step
— How to Insulate Your Electrical Outlets
— Weatherstripping 101
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— Check (and fill) insulation gaps using a laser thermometer
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