natural environment
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10 Ways to Conserve Water That You Probably Never Thought Of
Drought season is, once again, upon us. If you’re in an effected area, you’ll need follow your state’s water restrictions — but we can (and should) all find ways to conserve water year-round. You’re probably aware of a few small measures you can take toward sustainability in your home, such as turning off the water…
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Chicken Shit Is Really Useful, Actually
This past spring, I set out to design and maintain a sustainable garden in my backyard — and a big part of that project has involved using chickens to fertilize my soil and help process my compost pile. All of their pecking, scratching, and depleting the backyard of its resources can be redirected and contained…
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How to Pick Outdoor Plant Containers for Low-Maintenance Gardening
People who live somewhere with ample outdoor space may have the room to spread out and make an in-ground garden — instead of being limited to planters like city-dwellers — but gardening in containers comes with some benefits of its own. In fact, if you pick the right ones (and the right plants) it can…
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Can Rotting Wood Really Help Plants Grow?
The combination of Earth Day and autumn might have you looking for ways to get outside, connect with nature, and plant new life. If you are like me (a person lacking any hint of a green thumb), you need all the help you can get to keep those plants alive. Thankfully, there are some easy…