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The Fruitful Communities initiative.
The Fruitful Communities initiative is our name for all the work we do to change lawns and vacant lots into pollinator gardens.
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Aug 8, 20224 min read
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Plant Profile: Echinacea
Fun facts about Echinacea.
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Aug 5, 20221 min read
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Wildflowers vs. grass: which is better for the environment?
Wildflowers can be a creative replacement for water-intensive lawns. Here are some of the benefits.
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Aug 4, 20222 min read
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The hidden costs of fertilizer
Fertilizer is the secret sauce of every avid gardener, but they're also creating a raft of hidden social and ecological problems.
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Aug 3, 20222 min read
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A brief history of grass
From the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the grounds of Versailles, humans of every age have manipulated the nature around them to reflect...
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Aug 2, 20222 min read
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The dark side of modern landscaping
America is covered in lawns. So much so that there are almost 50 million acres of turf from sea to shining sea. Here's how we got here.
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Aug 1, 20227 min read
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Glossary of terms
A glossary of common terms used in the world of Roots Down!
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Jul 27, 20223 min read
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How green spaces affect mental health
Studies agree that the positive effects of natural areas significantly improve both physical health and mental health.
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May 9, 20222 min read
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A world without leaf blowers
Gasoline-powered landscaping equipment is damaging to the environment and safety of workers.
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May 2, 20222 min read
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How green spaces effect educational outcomes
Recent studies show that increasing greenspace correlates with better mental health outcomes.
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Mar 14, 20222 min read
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