Green Living
Energy Savings… What If?
Energy Savings… Green living does a household, and the world, a lot of good. Now that we’re in the 21st century, we have access to dozens of ways to live more sustainably. A great first step to discovering them all is to explore green communities, where a greener, more environment-conscious lifestyle is the norm. Consider…
Read MoreGrow Healthy Lawns with Less Nitrogen
GROW HEALTHY LAWNS WITH LESS NITROGEN Dr. Leonard Perry, Horticulture Professor University of Vermont Most know nitrogen is important for growth and good quality lawns, even if just from watching television commercials. But if some nitrogen is good, more is not necessarily better. Nitrogen is one of the main fertilizer elements, the percent in a…
Read MorePerennial Plant Feature Fall Asters
PERENNIAL PLANT FEATURE FALL ASTERS Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont There are many reasons to use fall-blooming asters in landscapes. There is much variety in this large group of hardy perennials, coming in various heights and showy flower colors. You’ll find selections in all shades of red, pink, purple, white, and even…
Read MoreTimeless Roof Colors
According to national color expert Kate Smith, the most timeless roofing colors used on American homes include black, gray and cedar. And, colors that are gaining popularity in “shaking up” today’s roofs include shades of green, clay and terracotta.
Read MoreBiowalls – The Vertical Garden
Biowalls – The Vertical Garden Green walls (also known as biowalls, vertical gardens or vertical vegetated complex walls) are wall structures partly composed of or filled in with growing plant matter. More than just easy on the eyes, green walls work like green roofs by filtering air and water, soaking up carbon dioxide and helping…
Read MoreThe Future of Clean Energy
There’s a story laced with good news and bad news for every energy type. If you’re confused about which ones are clean and which ones aren’t, you’re not alone.
Read MoreSpinning Green into Gold: Eco-nomical Living – Building Smart; Saving the Enviornment and Your Money Too
Green is everywhere. Green economy, green jobs, green revolution, even a green TV channel. In fact, more and more people are going green every day. Even though green building may sound expensive, it doesn’t have to be. Here are some easy ways to build an eco-friendly home that can help save the planet and save you money, too.
Read MoreZero Energy Homes – Affordable Zero Energy and Net Zero Homes Are Now Available and Viable.
Zero Energy Homes—Affordable Zero Energy and Net Zero Homes Are Now Available and Viable. Energy… that magical thing that illuminates our world. Few of us actually consider what it takes to generate the power to turn on our lights, run our computers and televisions, or cook our food. The daily “news” today touts “clean energy.”…
Read MoreOne South Carolina Community is Ahead of The “Green” Curve
AIKEN, SC — In his opening days in office, President Barak Obama has called for a national commitment to saving energy. Additionally, he is calling for the production of alternative forms of energy and reducing the nation’s dependence upon foreign oil. Essentially, he intends to write veritable “Green New Deal” to help restore the American…
Read MoreThe Draw of Green Communities – 10 Environmentally Sensitive Communities
According to the National Land Trust Census, more than 37 million acres in the United States are protected through land trusts. Increasingly, those trusts are being initiated by home and community developers. As more and more home buyers express interest in living in communities that preserve open space and offer energy-efficient building options, developers are building fewer homes on more land and preserving larger areas of green space
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