Other materials may cost more money than clean water, but no resource is more precious than the fresh water that we literally flush down the drain. Most Americans can turn on the tap and expect clean, drinkable water to come out. Our dirty water disappears down the drain and we don’t really think about where it goes. But we should […]
If you wish your garden used zero water, a xeriscape might be right for you. Xēros is the Greek word for “dry.” So a xeriscape is a dry landscape. For a lot of people, the word xeriscape evokes a harsh, barren image. But a dry landscape doesn’t have to look dry. Even a true desert landscape can be much softer […]
Keeping a green lawn is often a priority for homeowners in the United States. In fact, a well-maintained lawn is often viewed as a sign of success and a “physical manifestation of the American Dream of home ownership,” as Krystal D’Costa observes in Scientific American. Keeping a green lawn throughout the warm season gives many homeowners a sense of pride, […]
In honor of Earth Day’s 52 years of inspiring environmental action, Earth911 is offering 52 Actions for the Earth. Each week until Earth Day 2023, we will share one action you can take to invest in the Earth and make your own life more sustainable. Maintaining a traditional American lawn all summer can have a significant environmental impact. The chemical […]
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