Ep4: Sheet Mulching Or How To Create A Soil Sponge
In our last podcast we talked about how rock and gravel gardens are not the answer, and nor is just concreting the whole back yard. Many worry about the cost associated with replacing a brown lawn with something better, so today we are going to talk about something you can do right now for very […]
Ep3: Rock and Gravel
Continuing the series Sheri and I started a few podcasts ago, we address the question we hear the most in the classes we teach: “My lawn is brown now what?” or “Are rocks, gravel and few cactus the only option?” or “What if I just concrete it over?” or “The alternatives are a lot more expensive, and I […]
Ep2: Artificial Turf
Many homeowners, when faced with a dead lawn, and water restrictions, are attracted to the idea of artificial turf as an option. In this episode we look at the pros and cons of ‘astroturf’ or plastic grass. Artificial turf The promises of artificial turf? What is the reality? What is the cost? What are the […]
Ep1: Introductions And Brown Lawn
Welcome to the Earth Friendly Homeowner Podcast In this first episode of The Earth Friendly Homeowner Podcast we discuss our personal journey and the reason we started this website, blog and podcast. Why did you want to create this podcast? I’m Diane Downey, and I wanted to create this podcast because I really believe that […]