We continue our look at some great spring gardening, landscape and lawn ideas from Kathy Van Mullekom in a Newport News, Va. newspaper article. • Collect bags of leaves to mulch the pathways and the naturalized areas in your garden. They are free, plentiful and lightweight to handle. If you put several layers of newspaper [...]
Tag Archive for ‘green space’ 
Vitamin G (Greenspace)?
A study out of the Netherlands looks at the green elements of the landscape around us and how it seems to affect health, well-being and feelings of social safety. One of the compelling questions is: How strong is the relationship between the amount of green space in people’s living environment and their perceived health and well-being, and [...]
Eco Tips for Lawn and Landscape Care – Part 5
Create More Green Space. Lawns and other green spaces lessen the “heat island” effect, especially in urban areas, keeping surrounding areas cooler. Is there an area in your neighborhood that could benefit from some green space? If so, plant a garden for tasty veggies or a lawn area for play and relaxation. Want to learn [...]
Home Schooling Parents Get Full Array of Science Lesson Plans for Grades 3-5
Parents can now work with their children to foster an appreciation of the environment and a scientific interest in green spaces in their local community with classroom resources designed for students in grades 3-5. Available through digital downloads, home schoolers can investigate the benefits of green spaces (through online learning and experiments) and understand the [...]
Landscapes Across America Contest
OPEI and Discovery Education launched the Landscapes Across America contest, challenging students to illustrate the unique ecosystem attributes of their local region. Classrooms are encouraged to submit a slideshow with digital photos of the unique landscape in their area, and include a written description of what environmental aspects of their region need to be protected. [...]
Green space good for men’s health?
A study from the UK shows that men who live near green spaces are less likely to die from heart or lung problems. Why? One suggestion is that men were more likely to use green spaces to exercise vigorously. Published in the Journal of Social Science and Medicine, this is part of an ongoing look [...]
