by Linda Shortell
on 07/30/08 07:40

Low Maintenance Landscaping

We used to have grass in our front yard. We spent a lot of time and money on lawn maintenance. Gasoline powered mowers, edgers, and blowers are noisy and pollute the environment.

by Tikkitavi
on 08/11/08 22:06

Sustainable, stylish and simple - a few tips on eco-friendly housing

Some think of a sustainable lifestyle as some sort of a sacrifice. In reality, by doing it right, by mimicking nature and treating our home and our life style as a system of interrelated components we benefit in many ways:
-- Save money
-- Buy and built things that are beautiful
-- Maintain a healthy environment for ourselves and our planet

When it comes to sustainable housing and architecture, eco-friendly designs include so many choices that are stylish and harm-free - to the world around us, our health and our pockets.

by Tikkitavi
on 10/28/08 17:59

A very simple green living idea

What is one man's trash is another man's treasure.
Perhaps a smart green living idea doesn't have to start with solar energy and sustainable construction. If recycle-reuse-reduce are the three pillars of the green living, then perhaps a very basic and simple idea of donating your unused stuff or buying used items would be a very simple gesture that every one can take to contribute to your community and to the planet.

by Tikkitavi
on 11/16/08 14:46

Mayor's Environmental Excellence Award

As you may have heard, the Mayor and City Council are dedicated to making Dallas the greenest city in America! It is a big task and will take all of us to make that happen. The Mayor is recognizing those who place thinking of the long term health and welfare of our city, our region and, most importantly, our children before their own needs.

by TreeNut
on 12/29/08 19:05

Herbs Indoors

Herbs can be grown successfully indoors and can help cut the winter doldrums with their fresh taste.

by GardenGrrl
on 01/07/09 18:04

5 simple earth-friendly New Year resolutions

by Tikkitavi
on 01/07/09 18:08

Bamboo Floors? 4 things to consider to make sure your new bamboo floor is a sustainable choice

While bamboo is considered a "green" material since bamboo grows quickly and requires minimum fertilization and pestisides, there are a few things to consider to make sure that the final product - your floor - is indeed eco-friendly and sustainable..

by TreeNut
on 01/13/09 06:00

Compost - The Quick & Dirty Version

I've hit the high points to guide you.  Numerous detailed resources are available - I recommend Gaia's Garden, if you can't tell from the article.  :)

by Tikkitavi
on 01/25/09 17:59

6 reasons to start composting today (Part 1)

Due to increased attention to environmental issues, many of us have added "composting" as one of the New Year resolutions for 2009. But just like many New Year resolutions we make, will this one too be avoided and transferred to a new "would be nice to do" list when another year rolls around?

by Tikkitavi
on 02/09/09 08:45

6 reasons to start composting today (Part 2)

In the previous article we've discussed how composting will help with global warming. Now let's talk about other good things that happen to the planet, your wallet, your garden and your lifestyle when you compost.