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Power Perennials: Plants That Thrive No Matter What

Add some flower power to your garden this year with any of these tough-as-nails perennial bloomers. No green thumb required!

10 Garden Favorites You Didn't Know Were Invasive

Don't let these fast-growing plants ruin your landscape.

Four houseplants that are hard to kill

I wouldn't want to spend a winter indoors without houseplants, says Alys Fowler

Be on the lookout for this invasive plant species

A local nature organization has found a new invasive plant in Knox County. The Knox County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area took to social media today to warn of the plant called Lesser Celandine. They say this

Eco-Friendly Cooling Tips For High Tunnels and Greenhouses

A garden designer explains how she keeps her under-cover growing spaces cool all summer.

The 10 Worst Invasive Plants to Watch Out for in Your Region

She spent two years taking care of the ‘perfect plant.’ Then, she realized it’s plastic

"I feel like these last two years have been a lie."

Beautiful, Green Houses: Of All Shades

We're always so focused on the interior of our homes that we forget there's an exterior that needs to be paid attention to too! It's all in the details, from the colors to the shudders to the trimmed bushes around the back patio. And today, we're showing off the best of the best in green. Green is the color of life and nature, it breathes health and vibrancy into any space but it also stands out among the rest of the houses in…

A Green House? Meet the New Nursing Home?

When it comes to caring for a loved one, the Rolling Stones nailed it: You can’t always get what you want. You may want Mom, Dad or a spouse to be able to stay home, but it isn’t always possible. They may need a nursing home. What you, hopefully, can do is to control what kind of place it will be. That is why I’m mentioning Green House homes. They are a different kind of nursing home you should know …

Earth Day: Top 7 Ways Apartment Communities Are Going Green

Check out seven apartment community green efforts that are trending across the country. How does your apartment community stack up in comparison?

8 Reasons Why Green Walls Are Awesome

By now, you’ve probably seen photo of homes and buildings that have included green walls , also known as vertical gardens, as part of their design, but have you ever wondered if there are any benefits to having a green wallHere are 8 awesome benefits of having a green wall…Rizon Jet Lounge by SHH . Photography by Andy Spain.2. They’re a great way of hiding ugly walls.Richmond House by Morris Partnership , Photography by Christopher Ott and Shania Shegedyn…

Boulder home tour shows off latest green innovations

Looking to green up your living space? The Colorado Green Building Guild and the Colorado Renewable Energy Society, both nonprofits, have a tour for you.

Why being green at home is worth it

Going as green as possible is big news right now. We are destroying our home, planet Earth, and we need to start being environmentally friendly, starting in our own homes. To some people going ec…

Your family’s green home challenge

Managing a family is no easy task! Today’s busy lifestyle often involves career, community commitments and—if we are lucky—a couple extra hours of sleep. W

The 7 Biggest Benefits of Hiring a Green House Cleaner

It may seem like a luxury to hire a house cleaner, but when it comes to keeping your house spotless and sparkling, a professional can not only make sure ev

Green is the New Black: Eco-Friendly Houses in Barcelona

We provide you a sneak peak into eco-friendly houses in Barcelona and show you how to easily turn your own home into a more eco-friendly place....