Keepers struggle with viruses, mites, chemicals and costs See the rest of this article here

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

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

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…

“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

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…

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…

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…

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…

“Soon, landscapes across the fair metropolis will be marked by the mounds of mulch at the foot of hapless trees. They will rise 9, 12, even 18 inches above the base of each trunk. Some call these hills volcanoes, cones,…