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Permaculture is an approach to gardening that aims to generate or reuse materials on-site and in general describes ways of living that, cumulatively, will protect the environment.
Permaculture is an approach to gardening that aims to generate or reuse materials on-site and in general describes ways of living that, cumulatively, will protect the environment. (Photos By Sandra Leavitt Lerner For The Washington Post)
Natural refers to a garden grown with less preening: cutting back perennials annually, pruning as needed and mulching.
Natural refers to a garden grown with less preening: cutting back perennials annually, pruning as needed and mulching.
Wildflower meadows are created from grasses, annuals and perennials (usually native) in open fields.
Wildflower meadows are created from grasses, annuals and perennials (usually native) in open fields.
Biodiversity is the ecological coexistence of a wide variety of plants and animals and can be disrupted by the proliferation of invasive species such as this purple loosestrife.
Biodiversity is the ecological coexistence of a wide variety of plants and animals and can be disrupted by the proliferation of invasive species such as this purple loosestrife.

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The study of the interactions of organisms in their environments and the practices we can employ to ensure biological health in the world.

Green roof

A roof that is partially or completely covered with vegetation. Traditionally they were made of mud; weeds grew on the mud and created sod that helped keep houses warm or cool. Given today's building materials, codes, regulations and urban atmospheres, however, a firm understanding of the subject is crucial before creating a yard on your roof.

IPM

Integrated pest management, a strategy that aims to use the least pesticide necessary.

Native plants

Those that are indigenous to a particular region and have evolved with the wildlife there.

Natural

The natural garden requires less work than tightly clipped hedges and manicured lawns. There is no such thing as a maintenance-free garden, but this style will grow full with little work. Cut back perennials once a year, prune woody shrubs only when they're growing where you don't want them, mulch, and enjoy.

Organic

Any carbon-containing material that is or was alive. Organic material is crucial to soil health and is often the substance that makes the difference between subsoil and topsoil. Today the term primarily concerns food labeling.

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