Water is a necessity for life on our planet. While there seems to be an abundance of it, it is not an unlimited resource. As more and more people populate the earth, more and more water is used. It only makes sense for us to reduce our use of water so that we will always have enough for everyone to use. Conserving water also saves money. Much of the water we use in our homes is used outside in the yard. That being said, here are 5 ways that we can all save some water in our landscapes:

When you’re getting married, there is a lot to do that you may or may not look forward to, especially if it means putting out a lot of money. However, there is one aspect of wedding planning that almost everyone looks forward: registering for your wedding gifts! This is one time in your life where you actually get to pick out what you receive for a gift. The following are 8 ways you can create an eco-friendly registry!

In my last post I talked about Rainwater Runoff and what it is. I also talked about some reasons as to why it can be bad for you and the environment. The less runoff we have, the better. Having said that, here are 5 ways you can reduce the amount of water running off of your property:

Vegetation – Plant a lot of flowers, bushes, and other plant life. Plants naturally soak up water and help it penetrate into the ground. They can also help filter out contaminants contained in the …

Want to show everyone that you’re serious about preventing global warming? Well, on March 28th, 2009 you will get a chance to do just that. Starting at 8:30 PM, people around the world will be turning off their lights for  Earth Hour as a vote of their support to stop global warming.
The WWF (World Wildlife Fund) is hoping to reach a target of 1 billion votes so that they can present it to world leaders at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009. Official policies dealing with global warming …

Have you ever seen the FSC Certified symbol on something you bought? Well this is what it means.

This week’s Eco Lingo is “FSC”
FSC stands for the Forest Stewardship Council. It is an international, non-profit organization devoted to protecting the world’s forests. When a product has the FSC label on it, it means that they make their product using sustainably managed forests. This is a great thing for our forests, so you should try to buy products that are FSC certified to help preserve the forests for future generations.