GardenersThe Environmental Stewardship & Management Initiative was launched by Audubon International to help foster environmental stewardship and improve resource management by a wide range of people.
Gardening
Sustainable vs. Traditional Gardens
The City of Santa Monica and the Metropolitan Water District at Santa Monica College compared two landscape strategies, sustainable vs. traditional "mow and blow," side-by-side. The results show that sustainable landscaping enhanced the coastal environment, significantly reduced pollution and waste, while saving time, money and water.
Click here to see the results of this comparison project.
Earth-Kind Landscaping
Earth-Kind Landscaping combines the best of organic and traditional gardening and landscaping principles to create a horticultural system based on real world effectiveness and environmental responsibility. The Earth-Kind Landscaping website, managed by Texas AgriLife Extension Service, presents research-proven techniques to provide maximum gardening and landscape enjoyment while preserving and protecting our environment.
Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Landscaping the Florida-Friendly way means using low maintenance plants and environmentally sustainable practices. Learn how you can have a beautiful landscape that could save you time, energy and money while protecting our future. Find out more from the FloridaYards.org companion website of the FDEP Springs Initiative.
Diagnosing Pests of Woody Ornamental Plants
The Interactive Plant Manager is an interactive search engine designed to help diagnose, monitor, treat, and prevent pest problems of woody ornamentals. Browse the database of insects that feed on trees and shrubs. Identify pests using photographs and detailed descriptions of the signs and symptoms found in the landscape. Learn about low-risk management strategies and find links to more information.
