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Environment Blog


12/31/09

Recycling your Christmas Tree

Christmas has come and gone, and it’s time to put the decorations away for the year. Did you put up a fresh tree this year? If so, rather than taking it to the curb for the garbage service, consider using it in your garden for the winter.



06/26/09

Variety is the Spice of Life (and the Landscape)

Those in the know in the plant and insect world have been dreading the day the Emerald Ash Borer would show its ugly face in Minnesota. Unfortunately, that day arrived in the Twin Cities with this insect’s discovery in damaged ash trees in St. Paul earlier this year.


05/29/09

Developing a relationship with our environment

Building a sustainable future starts with developing an interactive relationship with our environment.




05/16/09

Advice and Warnings for Homeowners about Emerald Ash Borer

Healthy ash trees should NOT be cut down!



04/20/09

Four ways to stop pests from spreading

According to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), homeowners and gardeners can help minimize the economic, ecological and human impacts of invasive plant and animal species to Minnesota by following these four easy guidelines:




04/12/09

Get a Habitattitude!

If you own an aquarium or water garden — what do you do with unwanted aquarium pets and plants?




03/16/09

Life is a Highway - For Invasive Pests!

Why do we all need to help protect the environment from invasive pests?




02/17/09

Free Money Available for ‘Green’ Projects

Are you thinking of enhancing your landscape with a raingarden or shoreline restoration in the upcoming planting season? There are some things that you should know as you begin planning your new, eco-friendly addition, including how to get someone else to pick up the tab for a portion of the project.







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