Marc Welch, Newton’s Urban Tree Forester, is passing along a tip about how to mulch around the base of a tree trunk. Avoid mulch “volcanoes” where the piles of mulch surround and pile up against the bases of trees (and … Read More
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When you come across a helpless-looking baby bird out of its nest, it’s hard to resist the overpowering urge to come to the rescue. But most of the time it’s best to do nothing. Many birds that people try to … Read More
Over two-thirds of American households have a pet, mainly dogs and cats, and most of us would go above and beyond for them; after all, they are a part of the family. The last thing we want to do is … Read More
Prescription bottles are not recyclable through the City of Newton. Fulfilled GoodsFulfilled Goods (612 Washington Street, Newton) is partnering with New England based Plastics Recycled to collect these bottles and have them made into useful items like park benches and planter … Read More
The Native Plant Trust is the nation’s first plant conservation organization and the only one solely focused on New England’s native plants. They maintain a database of native plants that is searchable by different criteria. Search for plants by name … Read More
It’s not a subject we think about a lot, but how much toilet paper do we use and is there a more sustainable way to clean our bottom side? The sobering answer is that in the USA, we use mountains … Read More
The sun has come out and the New England winter seems finally over–maybe. But before you reach for the first sunscreen on the store shelf, read through the sunscreen advice from the Environmental Working Group (EWG). They have been researching … Read More
Wondering what to do with those eclipse glasses now that it’s over? Fulfilled Goods (612 Washington St Suite 2, Newton) is collecting glasses in good usable condition through the end of April. They will be sent to a non-profit organization … Read More
If you are composting, either curbside with Black Earth organics pickup service, at home with a backyard compost bin, or at one of the free City of Newton drop-off sites, you will need a convenient way to save your food … Read More
Don’t be fooled by extreme cuteness: bunnies are every pollinator gardener’s nightmare. You spend precious time and money planting a native garden to feed pollinators, only to end up feeding bunnies instead. In the TPI gardens at Tufts, we face … Read More
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