You might live on an island. Not the kind with palm trees, ocean breezes and miles of white sand (sorry) but a heat island. Urban heat islands (UHIs) are found in urban areas where concrete and parking lots absorb heat; tall buildings reflect sunlight and block wind; and pollution from […]
If you pull the trigger on a bottle of weed and feed and launch an all-out chemical assault at the first sign of a dandelion, you might be forced to put down your weapon. A growing number of cities are banning synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. “Education is making a big […]
It’s a movement that has swept the nation, with the sweeping taking place behind elephants, giraffes, zebras and hippos: Zoos across the United States gather, compost and sell their animal waste to homeowners to beautify their gardens and lawns. “A lot of people tell us their gardens look amazing because […]
Is a green roof for you? Trading above-head shingles for succulents could make your roof more eco-friendly. Colorful flowers and lush green grasses are growing in the sky – or, at least it looks that way from the sidewalk. Plants such as sedum, fescue, yarrow and woodland strawberries are replacing […]
When it comes to weed control, Roundup is a household name. The main ingredient in Roundup, glyphosate, is among the most popular — and most effective — herbicides on the market. It also has become one of the most controversial. A federal glyphosate lawsuit filed on behalf of 11,200 plaintiffs […]