Sustainable landscaping is not environmental activism. It’s a thought process; not a design style. The idea is to create a healthy landscape which reduces the amount of inputs (and money) needed to maintain your property over the long term.
Sustainable landscaping is an effort to manage residential and commercial landscapes responsibly in response to environmental challenges. There are best practices in every aspect of landscaping from design to management. READ MORE
You may or may not be aware of the decline in pollinators. Pollinators are animals that causes plants to reproduce by moving pollen from one part of the flower of a plant to another part. Pollinators are an essential part of biodiversity. READ MORE
Rain gardens are not only the most popular solution to address flooding problems, it’s also a sustainable one. If you aren’t sure you actually have a problem with flooding, here are some telltale signs. READ MORE
Sump pumps send water away from your home to prevent basement flooding and dampness. The idea is to direct water to a location that will accommodate the water and prevent any future damage. But what happens when the ideal solution turns into yet another challenge? READ MORE
We’ve heard questions and even raging debates over the term “sustainable landscaping,” so people just want to know what it really means. Here is a quick breakdown that answers that question.READ MORE
Looking for a way to get your just listed house noticed? Going green will soon be it. The National Association of Realtors has just published a guide that will help the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) list the green features of a home. The data shows that this is exactly the kind of thing consumers are looking for.READ MORE
Green homes are seen to be expensive upfront but the long-term cost savings are now beginning to pay off. This is according to the new Dodge Data & Analytics study. The findings reveal a strong trend towards building more green homes.READ MORE