Resilient, Healthy Home

Intentional Planting

Greening the inside of the home and the first ten feet outside it.

Herb and perennial planting along a stone house foundation in summer

The Foundation Ring: Planting the First Ten Feet Around Your House

Foundation Planting Done Right: Moisture, Pests and Shade

How to plant the first ten feet around a house for drainage, pest reduction and passive cooling — plus the species to keep away from your foundation.

7 minBeginner

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