SunChips Stacks First Compostable Bags on Canadian Shelves
Frito Lay Canada introduces fully compostable bags See the rest of this article here
Bees are busier than ever, but their hives are besieged
Keepers struggle with viruses, mites, chemicals and costs See the rest of this article here
Taking It Easy on the Earth Need Not Be Hard on the Wallet
Going green has become a national priority, but for many Americans, especially those who have lost jobs or have credit card debt, cost can be a major deterrent See the rest of this article here
MSU professor studies green roof carbon absorption
Green roofs are sprouting up on building tops across the U.S., a growth some MSU researchers say could combat the rising amount of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere. See the rest of this article here
Our Mission
The mission of Gracefully Green, LLC is to provide guidance and expertise on transforming sites to sustainability, combining functionality with beauty, so that the end result is truly “gracefully green.” Gracefully Green, LLC is owned by Toni Bailey, and has been operating…
Harvard University uses an organic approach to turf with great success
“Our goal is to be fully organic on the 80 acres that we maintain within the next two years,” said Wayne Carbone, Harvard’s manager of landscape services. See the full article here
3rd Turning a New Leaf Conference
On December 4, we will be attending the third conference sponsored by the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council. The conference is for landscaping professionals to promote and learn about sustainable landscaping and development practices. For more information on the conference, visit…
Landscape Sustainability: Why It Matters
Our landscapes, whether grand or intimate, have been valued for their beauty and the access they provide to nature. But there is growing appreciation for the functionality of landscapes. In fact, they provide ecosystem services* that offer an abundance of…
Landscape Audits
A Landscape Audit is a site assessment that gives you the information you need to transition to a sustainable landscape. It includes detailed inventory and analysis of the landscape surrounding your home and provides guidance on the hows and whys…
Other Services
Landscape Consultation — a site visit and meeting with the property owner to assess a specific issue, such as planting suggestions or species identification. Focus will be targeted to address particular areas of concern, and a written report will be…