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  1. Seven lawn care tips for greener grass

    Mowing 50 million acres of lawns helps contribute to up to 10% of the nation's air pollution in the summer, and improper mowing causes all sorts of lawn problems. Here are a few pointers for a greener lawn.

  2. 20 garden veggies that could each save you $25 or more

    See how much planting a garden can save you at the grocery store. Then plant your own organic garden.

  3. Three new things that make your life easier

    A fridge that reminds you when you're out of milk. Garden plants that water themselves. A pizza box that turns into plates. These inventions may be coming to a store near you.

  4. Ask Umbra on food disposal

    Which is a better way to get rid of food scraps: compost pile or septic tank?

  5. Cheap and nontoxic ways to get rid of bugs

    Why bother with nasty chemicals when you can get rid of ants, flies, wasps, and slugs safely? Use simple, affordable stuff around the house to rid your picnic and kitchen of bugs.

  6. 40 fun summer activities and deals

    You don't have to spend a lot to have a great summer vacation. Enjoy time with family and friends, get outdoors, keep cool, even learn something new this summer.

  7. Ask Umbra on chippers

    Consider an electric wood chipper over gas, or reduce the amount of material that needs chipping. Mulch away!

  8. How to have a green Memorial Day Weekend

    Prepare for and enjoy the holiday with natural gear, reusable goods, and old-fashioned fun. You'll live lighter on the planet and save money at the same time.

  9. Ask Umbra on mowing with goats

    How do goats compare with lawn mowers, from an environmental impact?

  10. Falling in love over compost

    Recycle kitchen scraps and yard trimmings, and you'll love the results.

  11. Ask Umbra on urban foraging

    How safe is it to harvest dandelions from city parks so you can make your own dandelion wine? Will pesticides used on those weeds hurt you?

  12. Fives ways to save time and money on your lawn

    Already tired of cutting the grass? These green tips can help.

  13. Cash for (lawn mower) clunkers

    With Congress moving forward with a flawed "cash for clunkers" bill that will subsidize the purchase of trucks and SUVs that get as little as 15 mpg, it may also consider a brighter proposal: A cash for lawn mower clunkers program.

  14. Six eco myths debunked

    Congratulations, Factcheck.org, on your well-deserved Webby. Here's a look at six recent environmental and energy myths that the fact-checking site has debunked.

  15. The $0 tomato: Discover "No-Cost Gardening"

    Smart strategies for cutting costs in your garden.

  16. Obama's first 100 days: Green progress and what it means for you

    President Obama has not used the economic crisis as an excuse to go soft on environmental protection or renewable energy development. Here are 10 actions that are most likely to affect average Americans directly.

  17. Recycling your used coffee grinds

    There are many ways you can recycle and reuse your old coffee grinds to help preserve the environment and maintain your health from removing odors to feeding your garden.

  18. The godparents of green: 10 defenders of children's health and well-being

    Parents can thank these people and organizations for helping keep all our kids safe, clean, and green.

  19. Pesticide industry is offended by Michelle Obama's organic garden

    Why doesn't agribusiness appreciate the First Lady's efforts to grow some of her own food?

  20. Umbra advises on gardens and kids

    You can build raised garden beds that are safe for little hands and kind on the planet.

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