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Off the Grid
While out boating, we often notice this waterfront home, one of many on the Bay that takes advantage of solar technology. We are always on the lookout for homes that make the most of natural, native...
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Using Native Grasses for Waterfront Erosion Control
Waterfront property owners understand the special contribution Maryland waterways and the Chesapeake Bay make to the quality of life of our entire region. We should also bear in mind that these natural...
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The Gigolo of Roses
My “Don Juan” climbing roses are in their full glory this week! The name always cracks us up. Like their namesake, they are prolific; kind of in-your-face-romantic. The Gigolo of Roses. It’s flattering...
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Beach Cottage Fridays: Adirondack Chairs
Who knew you could do something as simple, as summery as an Adirondack chair wrong. But you can. Observe. 5 Common Adirondack Chair Mistakes 1. Do NOT let this photo fool you: using Adirondack chairs...
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Preventing Erosion: Mulch and Water Control
Fall is a great time of year to think about preventing erosion on your property. For waterfront property owners, erosion can deplete topsoil and create sinkholes. For those not living on the water,...
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Erosion Control Tip 2: Bury Your Downspouts
It’s fall, and that means there are home and garden improvements underway all along the waterfront! Traditional Landscape by Milwaukee Landscape Architect Bryna Nielsen, LA If you have been following...
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Erosion Control Tip 3: Amend Your Soil
Improve your soil by adding compost. This promotes drainage, flow of air and water, healthier plants and a more productive garden. (All of which holds soil in place). Here we are adding LeafGro back in...
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Erosion Control Tip 4: Use Native Grasses
Use native grasses to stabilize soil on slopes and along your shoreline. When you do this, you can help maintain a stable shoreline even where neighboring bulkheads experience erosion. Us: Them: Image...
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Erosion Control Tip 5: Use Permeable Pavers to Save the Bay
We actually had a couple of people recently comment on our river rock graveled driveway. “Thanks for saving the Bay!” they shouted from the street. Use Permeable Pavers. Remember that less is more when...
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Go On, Make My Mother’s Day … Vote for Me!
Great news: The Eastern Bay has just been nominated as a top eco-friendly Mom Blog on Circle of Moms! If you haven’t already, can you please take a sec to vote for us by clicking here? When you go to...
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