From a cob cottage in British Columbia to an electricity-free estate in the English countryside, we’ve rounded up a list of our favorite eco-friendly cottages that will help you travel responsibly and sustainably all year long.
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10 Easy, Low-Maintenance Lawn Alternatives
The developing water shortage crisis in the U.S. has prompted many homeowners to turn to eco-friendly and low-maintenance lawn alternatives. And there are plenty of options—everything from clover and moss to ornamental grasses and flower beds, all sharing eco-friendliness as a common denominator.
Growing Your Own Food Is Like Creating Magic
With the climate crisis at hand, growing your own food is not just a lifestyle. It’s a life-affirming journey that puts us in touch with the planet in the most delicious ways. Unearth a universe of earthly delights right in your own backyard and create your own sustenance. Zucchinis, squash, lettuce, raspberries, pollinating flowers—the options are ever blossoming.
Sustainable Landscaping Using the SITES Framework
SITES is the culmination of years of research and development by leading professionals in the fields of soil, water, vegetation, materials and human health. By providing performance measures rather than prescribing practices, SITES supports the unique conditions of each site, encouraging project teams to be flexible and creative as they develop beautiful, functional and regenerative landscapes.
Eco-Friendly Outdoor Lighting Ideas
Today’s homeowners are becoming savvier than ever by incorporating smart technology and energy-efficient lighting solutions into their outdoor spaces. Transform your landscape by trying some of these ideas for eco-friendly outdoor lighting.
The Benefits of a Clover Lawn Eco-Friendly Lawn Alternative
Before the 1950′s, clover was considered an essential and desired part of lawns. Then 2,4D broadleaf killer came on the market and smart marketing by the chemical companies influenced homeowners that anything but grass in their lawn was a weed. Clover’s benefits include high drought tolerance and nitrogen fixation – which make for an attractive and low maintenance “green” green lawn – no chemicals or fertilizer needed. Traditional manicured lawns use tons of water, broad leaf weed killers, and fertilizer. Adding clover to your lawn can end the need for this waste.
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