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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.

Aug 4, 20224 min read

Explore the evolution of American landscaping from aristocratic European lawns to the modern challenges of modern yards.

Aug 2, 20222 min read

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.

Aug 1, 20228 min read

Studies agree that the positive effects of natural areas significantly improve both physical health and mental health.

May 9, 20222 min read

Recent studies show that increasing greenspace correlates with better mental health outcomes.

Mar 14, 20223 min read

A peek at a draft report from the IPCC finds that climate change is here, and it ain't looking good. So what does that mean for you and me?

Jan 22, 20223 min read

There's a lot of talk about the importance of going vegan for climate, but is there a future for animals in our food systems?

Jan 1, 20222 min read

In part two of our greenwashing series, we are diving deep into Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Environmental Responsibility

Aug 19, 20212 min read

Let's talk about the four main types of greenwashing used in marketing and advertising and how to recognize them...

Aug 17, 20212 min read

This week's links are extra special as Roots Down was honored to be featured on Atlanta's 11 Alive News about our library PULs!

May 21, 20212 min read