On the Green: More Golf Courses Choosing To Embrace Sustainability

By Scott McCormick

In some circles, golf has developed a reputation for being less than environmentally friendly.

For those not associated with the sport, golf courses can be seen as nothing more than enormous parcels of meticulously manicured grass carved out of the native landscape, an unnecessary presence in the natural world that displaces indigenous trees, plants and wildlife.

Add in the need to use vast amounts of water, poisonous fertilizers and toxic pesticides which often end up in the watershed, and gas-powered, carbon-emitting… Read More

Green Techniques for a Greener Garden

Green Techniques for a Greener GardenYou may have a green thumb, hand, or even an entire body but is your garden really that green? Unless you’re an organic gardening Sherpa, chances are that your gardening techniques could be greened up in a place or two. Green gardening techniques lead to happier, healthier, and yes, greener gardens.

Nix the Chemical Cocktails

We all know that a good cocktail can be pleasant in the moment but in the end can create devastating effects on our bodies. The same holds… Read More

Residential and Commercial Rainwater Harvesting and Collection Systems

Rain is a sustainable source of fresh water for both residential and commercial applications and rain harvesting is the capture, deviation and storage of rainwater. A rainwater collection system is a system that collects and stores rainwater to be used as landscape irrigation or as water for bathroom flushing. The rain falls on the roof, runs through guttering pipes and is then stored in a tank. The water is then pumped through a filter to remove debris, and through an ultraviolet light… Read More

What is a Green Roof? A Look at Green Roof Construction Details, Design and Benefits

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A green roof is a roof of a building that has permanent vegetation planted on it. The vegetation layer is a garden planted on top of a waterproof membrane and includes other elements such as drainage and irrigation systems. Green roofs provide shade, stormwater management, and absorb the sun’s heat, providing cooling effects for the building when it’s needed during hot summer months.

Green Roof Construction Details

A green roof mainly… Read More

Top 5 Flowers That Are Easy To Grow In Your Lawn

Every person who has a huge lawn must have, at one point of his life, thought of having a beautiful garden. If you have a lawn, then you might have thought of having your own garden as well. A lot of people want to have a nice flowery spot in their property, but one of the main reasons why they do not have gardens is that their knowledge about gardening is inadequate. But every person can build a garden… Read More

Using Green Methods To Get A Green Lawn

Using Green Methods to Get a Green LawnMany people think that the only way to get your lawn to look its best is to pump it full of man made synthetic fertilizers and chemicals. This is far from the truth. In fact you can have a great looking lawn with only doing a couple of simple things that are both easy on the earth and are fun to do.

The first thing that you will want to do is increase the soil profile… Read More

5 Things You Should Know About Solar Powered Garden Lights

things you should know about solar powered garden lightsIf you need to add some extra lighting around your garden, then you should consider using solar powered garden lights. There are some important things to know about solar powered lights that could encourage you to make the switch and go green. They use a free, renewable energy source and are simple to install. The range of lights available is continuously increasing and you can choose from… Read More