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Rooftop Garden Samples and Inspiration

May 25, 2017by Anne Roberts

If you’re thinking about how you can transform your rooftop into useable garden and leisure space, you’ll want some rooftop garden ideas before beginning the project. In this post, we’re giving you resources and links to sources of inspiration.

Also, you can read our primers on practical considerations for rooftop gardens here on our blog:

Best Veggies for Rooftop Gardens…and More!

May 18, 2017by Anne Roberts

Rooftop gardens aren’t just perfect for flowers and breezy, open-air sanctuaries. Uh–uh.

Fresh herbs and vegetables from your garden are one of summer’s favorite delights. And just because you live in the city, there’s no need to forego some homegrown goodness. But before you put your crops in, we’ll give you a few pointers on veggies that are particularly well suited to highrise areas and rooftops – and what to look out for when you are choosing your plants, containers and rooftop locations.
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Save the Bees! Plant THESE Flowers to Attract & Sustain Our Pollinators!

May 4, 2017by Anne Roberts

Create a Bee-loving Habitat at Home

According to EnvironmentIllinois,

Bees pollinate 71 of the 100 plants that provide 90% of the world’s food…

And beekeepers have been among the first to note that they’re losing bees in record numbers due to loss of habitat, global warming, parasites, and insecticides.

Read on to learn how you can help the situation right in your own garden.

Sprinkler System FAQs

April 27, 2017by Anne Roberts

Sprinkler systems can be a great asset in maintaining a healthy lawn and garden, and sprinkler system FAQs can help you to become aware of questions you may not have considered.

Read on to learn more about what you need to know before you install one.

Sprinkler Systems: 3 Popular Varieties

April 20, 2017by Anne Roberts

Watering your lawn and gardens is a maintenance task you can’t overlook. Proper watering is an essential part of keeping your plants thriving. Fortunately, sprinkler systems can help make the task that much easier. And understanding a little bit about the different kinds of systems and spray heads can help you as you begin looking into home irrigation systems.