Living a Conscious & Eco-Friendly Life
Humankind has always relied on the concept of community. Even today, when communicating over long distances is easier than ever, far more people live in urban areas than rural ones. Where we live doesn’t just play a role in our relationships with other people. Living in a city versus the countryside can also affect how …
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The United Nations defines sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” The concept of sustainability is extremely broad. But used as a guiding principle for specific activities, such as gardening, it becomes easy to see how some practices align with sustainability while …
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Do you know where each plant in your garden came from? Not the original seed packet or greenhouse sale that you purchased it from but where it — and the genetic line of plants leading up to it — really came from? Very few ornamental and vegetable plants are native to the areas where they …
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Most contemporary gardens and landscapes rely on fertilizers, pesticides, and other soil amendments. This is the exact opposite of what regenerative gardening aims to do. Regenerative gardening focuses on non-invasive practices that cater to the natural soil composition rather than alter it. Gardeners of all levels can help restore soil health on their properties using …
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Gardening is an extremely broad concept. Many people garden for physical exercise and personal enjoyment. Others garden because it is a reliable source of food. Ornamental gardening is a style of gardening concerned almost exclusively with aesthetics. In other words, it is about using plants in the most visually appealing — or beautiful — way …
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Landscaping is largely made up of plants and other organic matter like soil and mulch. It’s easy to see these objects as completely inert, even when they’re living things. If we want to prioritize sustainability in day-to-day life, we must take a closer look at how landscaping affects plants just as it does wild animals …
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Countless fruit-bearing species are ubiquitous in home gardening. But wouldn’t it be wonderful to grow even more of your favorite fruit in your garden? Apples, pears, cherries, and peaches all have something in common: They grow on trees. That’s where a practice known as orchard gardening comes in. Orchard gardening involves growing trees and shrubs …
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Do you ever look at your neighbors’ landscaping and wonder how their garden beds stay weed-free? Chances are, the secret is landscaping fabric. Landscaping fabric, also called weed cloth, provides a semi-permeable barrier between the soil and the world above. Landscape fabric is most commonly used to keep weeds from sprouting. Unfortunately, evidence suggests that …
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How much should you invest in your home’s landscaping? According to the American Society of Landscaping Architects, you should be putting up to 10% of your home’s total value into its landscape. Of course, not all landscaping is equal. And if maximizing your home’s resale value is your goal, nothing can compare to fully established, …
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Researchers are fascinated by the relationship between gardening and leading a happy life. From longevity to mental health, spending time in the garden is proven to do a world of good. So why does the prospect of dirt, sweat, and physical labor turn so many people away from this incredible pastime? Yes, gardening is hard …
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