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Plus, what’s "native" in a warming climate?

Plus, the latest, scary research on glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup

Plus, 13 easy, eco-friendly ways to dispose of yard waste

Try these 8 enjoyable ways to use your yard.

Startling insight on why you’ve been removing weeds wrong your whole life

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What's your impact? Try my lawn care, the environment, and our ecosystem self-assessment.

With a short glossary of ecological landscaping terms: exotic, naturalized, invasive, etc.

Lawns and rose gardens can become sustainable — financially, environmentally, and ecologically.

Replace traditional turf grass with native sedges and other pollinator powerhouses.

Is having a home compost pile worth it? Yes. But first do these 5 easy things to use fall yard waste to benefit wildlife.

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