Tag: green
Give Your Lawnmower a Break!
July 29, 2022As we head into August, almost half of the state is experiencing abnormally dry conditions, including parts of Lehigh and Bucks counties. And according to Drought.Gov, “43.61% of the U.S. and 51.94% of the lower 48 states are in drought this week.” Eight states have been added to the drought list since June. While we’ve…
Building Your Better Yard: Water-Saving Landscapes to Fit Your Lifestyle
May 9, 2022Are you looking to save water while maintaining a beautiful landscape? Whether you are a master gardener or have little patience for lawn care, you can make your yard more attractive and functional while also saving water with these tips from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Create your own, customized water-saving landscape with techniques and…
Spruce up Your Sprinklers for Spring!
April 4, 2022As the weather gets warmer, our thoughts turn to green lawns and lush gardens. And for many folks, that means relying on automatic irrigation systems to keep everything well-watered. But before you switch on those sprinklers, taking a few minutes to ensure they’re working properly can save you a lot of water (and money)…
Watering properly is key to healthy plants — and conservation
July 12, 2017We’ve been fortunate this summer — so far — with a fair amount of rain that’s been keeping lawns green and gardens growing. Still, there are times when plants need a little more than Mother Nature is providing. We’ve blogged many times about using rain barrels to help conserve water, but watering properly also helps…
World Water Day asks: Why waste water?
March 21, 2017Wednesday, March 22 is World Water Day. This year’s theme is wastewater — or, more specifically, wasting water. It’s a topic that’s definitely worth a deeper look. Here are some quick facts and figures from World Water Day: (For even more, click on this downloadable World Water Day fact sheet) More than 80 percent of wastewater…
When it’s time to toss the tree, keep it green
December 29, 2016The holidays are almost over and you’re tired of vacuuming up pine needles five times a day. When it’s time to take down that tree, though, don’t just toss it out with the trash — consider a more eco-friendly solution instead. Residents of Bethlehem and Allentown can set their tree out for curbside pickup…
Keep your holiday greens green
December 16, 2015We’ve written before about the pros and cons of fake vs. artificial trees (real trees win — artificial trees are made up of plastics and heavy metals) — but what do you do to keep wreaths and trees green through the holiday season? We did some digging and compiled a few tips from Rodale’s Organic…
Earth Day events — can you dig it?
April 14, 2015Next Wednesday (April 22) is Earth Day. Are you doing something special for the planet? It could be as simple as keeping that new year’s resolution to recycle more, or vowing (and keeping your vow) to take shorter showers. Over the next two weeks, there are celebrations and events across the Lehigh Valley. We’ve gathered…
This soil amendment wiggles as it works
May 22, 2013Do you have worms? No, not the kind that calls for a visit to a vet or a doctor. The kind that crawl, mostly unseen, in the soil of your garden, lawn, and flowerbeds. They’re a wonder of nature; veritable living cultivators that churn through hard and soft soil alike, providing nutrients, breaking down organic…
What’s on the menu? Weeds!
April 13, 2013While you’re weeding your garden this spring, take a closer look at the plants you’re pulling. Chances are, you can put some of those space invaders to work — on your table. A surprising number of plants we call “weeds” are actually edible, healthful, and even quite tasty. Dandelions, for instance, make an excellent salad green…
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