03.2012
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““About 12% of the earth is arable. If we increased organic matter on all arable land by 1.6%, we could sequester enough carbon to get us back to the preindustrial level of 299 parts per million of CO2.” (p. 22)
THIS MONTH’S GIVEAWAY FROM VIANCE EARTH FIRST THE SECRET LIFE OF SOILS 04 20
This month, we look below ground as well as above, for solutions to environmental issues from stormwater to climate change.
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Soils contain about half of the living biomass on Earth, and have the potential to absorb much of the excess CO2 in the atmosphere, if only we’d stop disrupting, eroding and otherwise mistreating them.
EDIBLE LANDSCAPING 30
World food shortages, ballooning costs and the so-called “foodie” movement make gardens an alluring amenity for many homeowners. Here’s a primer on how it’s done, with emphasis on the Southeast.
ECO-FRIENDLY OUTDOOR PRODUCTS 39
Our editors scoured the International Builders’ Show in Orlando last month, looking for outdoor living products that do more than greenwash. Here’s their short list, from sprinkler controllers to pavers.
ON THE COVER SOILS AND LANDSCAPING GUIDE
Artist: Philip Cottrell PV Pond Circulator: Instapark (p. 39)
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LOW-IMPACT DEVELOPMENT
The practice of LID techniques is worth reviewing, as more jurisdictions mandate similar rules and standards.
DRY TIMES FROM THE TAILGATE New off erings for the sustainable minded. 54
Record drought continues in much of the U.S. But programs such as Florida’s Water StarSM off er direct solutions.
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