WHO KNEW Simple Changes in Lawn Care Produce Fascinating Results?
sustainable lawn care, pollinators Barbara McIlroy sustainable lawn care, pollinators Barbara McIlroy

WHO KNEW Simple Changes in Lawn Care Produce Fascinating Results?

We know that in the US, roughly 80% of us live in urban areas and our lawns take up a lot of space. Typical lawn care can contribute to greenhouse gasses and pollute runoff from rain or snow. We also know that because of pesticide and herbicide use on lawns native bees are in decline in urban areas, and few flowering plants are found. However, a few simple changes in the way we care for lawns can bring back pollinators and contribute to biodiversity in our own lawn!

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WHO KNEW that We Can Help Reverse the Decline of Our Pollinators?
Barbara McIlroy Barbara McIlroy

WHO KNEW that We Can Help Reverse the Decline of Our Pollinators?

Some of us remember when car windshields were regularly coated with masses of dead bugs. It isn’t that improved car design led to fewer squished bugs; there really were many more bugs back then. In the wake of this loss, populations of birds, which need insect larvae to feed their young, and other creatures have declined too. So what do we do?

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WHO KNEW Colorful Christmas Lights Could Be So Green?
Sarah Young Sarah Young

WHO KNEW Colorful Christmas Lights Could Be So Green?

This year we need to replace our Christmas tree lights. After an investigation of incandescent versus LED mini light strings, I found that LED lights were the way to go. Up front they are more expensive, but in the long run they save you money.

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WHO KNEW?

WHO KNEW? from Sustainable Hanover brings you short, timely info on actions you can take to make a difference.