Articles Related to "General"
Thoughts on Organic Lawn Care
By Roger Sturgis
Organic lawns are the way to go. The “Scott’s” perfectly green, weed-free carpet should not be the pride of the neighborhood. However, it takes a confident neighbor to put up with the suburban scorn for a less-than-perfect lawn. Read more »
Posted May 15, 2010 under General, IPM Integrated Pest Management, Lawn Care, Organic.
Going Organic
by Frank Koll
Maintaining organic lawns and gardens is based on some key principles that guide land care professionals to manage and take care of your landscape. Read more »
Posted May 15, 2010 under Balanced Ecosystems, Ecological Maintenance, General, Lawn Care, Native Plants, Organic, Shade, Soil.
What is a rain garden?
by Ed Himlan
A rain garden is a small natural area that helps to cleanse stormwater before it flows into brooks and ponds. Rain gardens, also called bioretention areas, allow stormwater from impervious surfaces, such as streets and driveways, to soak into the ground. Read more »
Posted April 14, 2010 under Ecological Maintenance, General, Stormwater Management, Water Quality, Wildlife Habitats.
Rainwater Harvesting: A General Tutorial on the Components Involved
By Joe Sokul
Rainwater harvesting is a simple term that refers to the use of some means or device of collecting rainwater to store it for later use and distribution. Read more »
Posted April 14, 2010 under Ecological Maintenance, General, Stormwater Management, Water Quality.
Eco-Machines for Water Treatment
By Jennifer Chesworth
An Eco-Machine is a water treatment system using plants and microbes, traditionally enclosed in a greenhouse or in external constructed wetlands with aquatic cells inside a greenhouse. Read more »
Posted April 14, 2010 under Aquatic plants, Balanced Ecosystems, Ecological Maintenance, General, Native Plants, Permaculture / Edible Gardens, Stormwater Management, Water Quality.