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April 20, 2020 In Environment, Gardening, Home By kellie

Timely Garden Tips from Wild Iris Living

How and when to cut back ornamental grasses: once they start to green up, prune them back to 4-6”, leaving a slightly domed shape vs. a flat, unattractive appearance. Some varieties may not show signs of life for another few weeks. http://gardenclub.homedepot.com/cut-back-ornamental-grasses/ Think about planting more...

March 18, 2020 In Agriculture, Air Quality, Environment, Gardening, Health, Home, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

The Best Natural DIY Fertilizers for Your Garden and Yard

Description: When looking at the best lawn fertilizer to use, there are plenty of great all-natural alternatives that you can administer in your garden. We’re going to take you through our top 10 choices. You may have hard a lot of people say that there are...

March 7, 2020 In Environment, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Waste By kellie

Tips For Starting Your Zero Waste Journey

The average American produces a massive 1,704 pounds of trash every year, which is approximately three times the global average. What’s more concerning is that just 16% of global waste is recycled and a massive 46% is disposed of in unsustainable ways that harm the environment....

March 7, 2020 In Air Quality, Environment, Health, Home, Sustainability By kellie

The Nature of Wellbeing: The Link Between Sustainable Living and Mental Health

Mental health is becoming more and more of a pressing issue in the United States. Case in point, CNN reports that 46 million Americans experience some form of mental illness annually. This is made even worse by the fact that mental illness carries over into other aspects...

February 13, 2020 In Air Quality, Energy, Environment, Home, Sustainability, Water By kellie

Anatomy of Earth-Sheltered Homes

With the advancements of today’s construction technology, the common four-walled home isn’t the only option homeowners have anymore. Advancements in construction technology and architectural design have allowed other forms of housing to exist. Earth-sheltered homes offer a unique living situation by emphasizing eco-friendly living and offering...

February 11, 2020 In Agriculture, Gardening, Health, Home, RECYCLING, Water By kellie

Gardening Tips That Save You Green

If you’re a gardener, chances are you know how rewarding growing your own food can be. Whether you run an at-home farm, tend to a small patch of blueberry bushes, or have an apartment window herb garden, you know how satisfying that harvest of something...

December 27, 2019 In Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability By kellie

Cost-Effective Advice for Transitioning to Conscious Consumerism

Holidays, birthdays, new school years, special occasions — they all tell us to shop, shop, shop. Not to mention trying to keep up with the Joneses and have the latest appliances, technology, interior designs, and fashion. Inevitably, we will all face that day where we look...

December 8, 2019 In Climate Awareness, Environment, Home, RECYCLING, Sustainability, Uncategorized, Waste By kellie

Zero Waste Homes

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December 8, 2019 In Climate Awareness, Energy, Home, Sustainability, Water By kellie

Go Green: 4 Ways Technology Can Help You Live Sustainably

With growing public awareness of climate changeand environmental issues in the headlines, it’s no wonder many Americans are trying to live more sustainable lifestyles. Most of us use more resources than we really need to, and we could stand to cut back without reducing our...