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How to Embrace Your Love for Nature and Enjoy the Best Activities

April 3May 5Posted in Man & Nature, Sustainable GuideTagged activities, beauty, creativity, ecogreenlove, flower pressing, gardening, Health, nature, nature journal, nature studies, reconnect, tips, wellbeingLeave a comment

Nature is something we all instinctively love and enjoy, but sometimes, we get too caught up in our busy lives and forget to appreciate it. Luckily, there are many ways to reconnect with nature and embrace its beauty, regardless of where you live or how much time you have.

Of course, there are always the classic choices like taking up hiking, camping, etc. But today, we bring you a few somewhat more unorthodox ideas.

Check out these suggestions for embracing your love of nature through some activities that you might not typically consider.

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New Year, New Home: How to Decorate Sustainably

January 13Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, energy-efficient, environment, gardening, green living, home decor, household, indoor air quality, sustainable, tipsLeave a comment

The new year presents new opportunities to add sustainable style to your home. At first glance, you can probably come up with a few potential updates for various rooms.

From replacing the floors to adding modern appliances, your house holds plenty of potential for greener living and comfort. Here are six ideas for decorating your home sustainably in 2023.

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How Gardening Benefits your Mind and Body [Visual]

April 14April 14Posted in Exercise, Garden & Nature, HealthTagged brain health, community, ecogreenlove, exercise, fitness, gardening, Health, health benefits, healthy weight, Immune system, infographic, lower your blood pressure, mental health, tips, wellbeingLeave a comment

While it may not be the first activity you consider exercise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gardening does in fact qualify as exercise. Not only does gardening impact our physical health, but it supports our mental health as well. Here are just a few of the many benefits gardening has on our health.

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Managing your Health while being Conscientious of the Environment

November 18November 17Posted in HealthTagged animal therapy, bike to work, eco conscious, ecogreenlove, environment, environmentally friendly, gardening, green living, green solutions, Health, mental health, plogging, telehealth, tips2 Comments

With a global pandemic still causing a fair share of commotion, we must continue to keep a careful eye on our health. The sickness itself, along with feelings of isolation, can cause us both physical and mental pain, and the proper precautions must be taken to stop these ailments in their tracks.

While humans need to stay healthy and strong, the same goes for the planet earth. Dangerous carbon emissions and the waste produced by humans continue to harm our environment. If you care about your health and the environment, then you may be surprised to learn that you can improve both at the same time! Below we will talk about how to take care of yourself and our planet simultaneously.

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How to practice Xeriscaping [Visual]

November 4November 3Posted in Garden & NatureTagged conserve water, drought-resistant, drought-tolerant plants, garden, gardening, infographic, landscape, landscaping, lawn, low maintenance, rock garden, save water, tips, xeriscaping, yardLeave a comment

Are you looking for a yard feature that is both beautiful and impressive but also low-maintenance? A rock garden is just that, and it might be the perfect option for you.

Xeriscaping is a landscaping practice that can reduce water waste by 75% with low-water plants and efficient irrigation.

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