Planting for butterflies and bees
Get our planting plan for a colorful garden you (and winged visitors) will love
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Save water and $
Here's how to lessen your water footprint, save cash, and still have a beautiful yard
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21 inspiring lawn-free yards
See how to ditch thirsty turf grass in favor of beautiful, easy-care gardens
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Grow a natural backyard
Invite wildlife into your garden with Western plants chosen for their blooms and berries
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23 knock-out native plants
Incorporating plants native to your climate means less water, less maintenance, and more wildlife. Here are our top picks around the West
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Veggies 101: How to start your garden
Here's how to get started growing your own fresh, delicious food in garden beds or pots
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The secrets to perfect compost
A master composter shows how to cook up some power food for your soil
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How to make compost
See how to create nutrient-rich compost for your garden from common household leftovers
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How to green your bathroom
When it’s time to replace the usual suspects, make healthier choices––for you and the planet
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The green bed
How to have a healthier, more eco-sensitive snooze. Learn the buzzwords and click through our gallery of products
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Earth-friendly kitchen counters
High style meets sustainable living: find an eco option for every kitchen
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13 easy ways to make your house work smarter
Get the low-down on quick eco-friendly home improvements, from insulation to lightbulbs
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