Greeniacs Sustainable Living Guides

Imagine moving your baking projects outdoors. Imagine constructing your own oven out of natural materials in the same way people have for centuries. Imagine increasing

Non-toxic pesticides may sound like an oxymoron, but they are becoming more and more popular, as seen in the boom of organic foods. Although most

Gardens can make any yard both beautiful and intricate while providing you with a healthy, outdoor hobby. But just because you’re growing your own vegetables

For whatever reason, lawns have long been a staple of American suburban life. Lawns cover about 40.5 million acres of the country. We spend about

Honeybees are a crucial part of our natural world. Not only do they produce honey and beeswax, but also they are responsible for the pollination

Here’s a guide to making your own rainwater catchment planter! If you love gardens but hate gardening, there’s a perfect solution for you. And, it also

A lot of gardeners own a greenhouse because they’re great for their plants. Of course, not everyone can afford the big greenhouses that professionals maintain.

Grey water includes water used from bathroom sinks, showers, tubs, and washing machines. Some areas allow water from kitchen sinks and dishwater in this classification.

When we were children, treehouses enthralled us. Whether real or imagined, they were magical places that were hidden from chores, adults, and schoolwork. As adults,

Do you enjoy fresh herbs and greens but just lack the yard space to grow anything? I found myself in this position as a college

Complaining about being stuck in the office all day? Well, here’s something that you can do to get you outside and reconnect with the outdoor

How about foodscaping your lawn?! Turfgrass (lawn) now covers 1.9 percent of land in the continental United States, making it the most common irrigated crop

Do you ever dream about plump heirloom tomatoes and juicy apples? I’m always so ambitious in my fruit and vegetable plans, but my plants often

BENEFITS to the Environment: High. A plant owner can replace all store bought inputs (food/fertilizer and water) with items that would be thrown away if not

Good for your wallet: Having trees around your house can reduce your utility bills by up to 12%!1 Trees shade your house on sunny days and block

Gardens have countless benefits. For instance,  ingestion. I’ve also found watching plants grow in my garden to be a very calming and grounding experience. However, installing

Whether I buy fresh herbs at the grocery store, or better grow my own herbs in the yard or windowsill, I always find that I