For further reading about some topics related to sustainable yards, check out these articles written by Aster Plans co-founder, Carolle Huber.
These articles are published quarterly by Edible Jersey, a magazine that celebrates local food and sustainable living in the Garden State.
Articles:
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Nurturing and Caring for Houseplants
Houseplants are a joy to have and to share, and they also come with some health benefits!
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Are You Ready to Get Rid of Your Front Lawn?
Some helpful tips on how to create an environmentally friendly landscape full of color and life!
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Watching out for Wildlife
Wildlife habitats in urban areas are in peril, but my home state of New Jersey has some exciting initiatives to help!
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Fall Yard Clean-up
The life-saving habit of untidying up! There are huge benefits to your local bird and insect populations if you can stand to leave a bit of mess on the ground every fall.
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Creating a Cutting Garden
One of the best parts of gardening is getting to share some of that beauty with friends!
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In Praise of Trees
As our understanding of trees increases, so does our resolve to plant and protect them.
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Why Native Plants are Important
Back to basics: why does this matter?
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8 Steps to a Sustainable Yard
Some simple steps you can take to improve your yard’s contributions to your local ecosystem.
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Feed the Birds
Helping feathered friends is an important and entertaining winter pastime
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Create a Butterfly Habitat in Your Yard this Summer
Gardening for Butterflies! Some tips and tricks to make your yard more welcoming to butterflies in all stages of their life cycle.
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Rain Gardens
Let’s stop treating rainwater like garbage. Rain Gardens are an excellent way to keep the rain that falls on your house out of the storm drains and return it to the ground.
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The Importance of Insects
Why we need insects more than they need us!