Monthly Archives: June 2011

Rain, Rain Stow Away

As mentioned in the Living Building Challenge Imperatives, water harvesting systems play a vital role in any truly sustainable home design. It’s a simple idea, really: Set up a system to catch the rain before it hits the ground. So … Continue reading

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Chemical Vs. Organic Fertilizers: The Right Amount Is Key

If you use fertilizer responsibly you can keep your lawn healthy without polluting the environment. You can do so using either synthetic or natural fertilizer… Continue reading

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Living Buildings Put the Style in Lifestyle

Having looked at residential alternative energy, sustainable building, and eco renovations in previous posts, maybe it’s time we pulled everything together under one roof, as it were. That’s the goal at the International Living Future Institute where the world’s most … Continue reading

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Ways To Add A Barrier To Your Front Yard

Ways To Add A Barrier To Your Front Yard As the proverb goes, “Good fences make good neighbors.” That’s certainly true of fences in the backyard, but not necessarily true of fences in the front yard. In fact, most people … Continue reading

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Breaking Down Your Composting Choices

With spring fading peacefully in the rear view mirror, summer is fast approaching. It’s true – June really IS busting out all over. Hopefully, your home garden is, too. If you got an early start on tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, and … Continue reading

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