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The Litter Pledge
The Litter Pledge I promise not to litter and to tell my family and friends not to litter. When I see litter I promise to pick it up and put it in a trash can. Keeping our city litter-free is an important way to protect our environment. I believe that it’s everyone’s responsibility to help […]
Summer lawn care in St. Louis
Summer lawn care in St. Louis This week is set to break records for high temperatures that spell disaster for your luscious lawn. In addition to these record highs, St. Louis is experiencing a moderate drought meaning your grass is getting toasted. It’s important that you take adequate care of your lawn to keep it […]
Brightside is ready for the Sustainable Backyard Tour
Brightside is ready for the Sustainable Backyard Tour This Sunday, June 24th, The Sustainable Backyard Tour takes place all over St. Louis from 11 AM to 4 PM. Here at the Brightside St. Louis Demonstration Garden we’ve been pruning and watering in preparation for the event; stop by and check out our garden. In addition […]
Porous concrete hard at work in St. Louis
Porous Concrete Hard at Work in St. Louis Porous Concrete. Seems like two words that probably shouldn’t go together (unless you like bad concrete). Not anymore, however! This nifty little substance is a great example of how environmental awareness can walk hand in hand with pragmatic efficiency. The beauty of porous concrete is just that […]
Mary Lou Green talks Brightside St. Louis on KPLR Conservation Connection
Mary Lou Green talks Brightside St. Louis on KPLR Conservation Connection Our very own Mary Lou Green talks with John Fuller on this week’s Conservation Connection. They talk everything from graffiti eradication to downtown St. Louis greening projects. Nice job Mary Lou! Take a minute and watch the video here. We think you’ll enjoy!
Fido fueled Wi-Fi?!
Fido fueled Wi-Fi?! One of the stranger but more more innovative ideas we’ve seen of late. Free Wi-Fi for public spaces fueled by the amount of dog poop that is properly disposed of. Yes, you heard us correctly and we’ll even repeat it: free WiFi that is fueled by doggy doo-doo in your favorite public […]
Beauty, sustainability and civic pride – thanks for the reminder Fred!
Beauty, Sustainability and Civic Pride This week, Susan Weich from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, wrote an inspiring article about a man who has taken the initiative to do some highway plantings of his own. A very good read to energize you this weekend before you take on your own little wild kingdom. It’s people like Fred, […]
What is naturescaping?
What is Naturescaping? Naturescaping is simply landscaping that works with the natural character of the site opposed to working against it. Both native and non-native species are utilized, and selecting the right plant for the right place is of the utmost importance. Here are a few tips to keep in mind with your naturescaping efforts: […]