Podcasts by The Easy Living Yards Podcast
Create a beautiful space that makes our world a better place! The Easy Living Yards Podcast helps you have a beautiful ecological landscape. Landscape Designer and host Ben Hale discusses topics on native gardening, ecological landscaping, natural play areas, and more.
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Your Yard is Habitat-ELY111 from 2021-07-21T10:00:06
Show Notes - Your Yard is Habitat - Episode 111 Kara Maynard, Deeply Rooted Landscapes Today I have the pleasure to welcome Kara Maynard of Deeply Rooted Landscapes in Dayton Ohio. We’re chatting...
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Rain Containers–ELY110 from 2021-05-20T10:00:40
Why you already love rain containers but just didn't know it yet... Show Notes Why you should consider rain containers Whether you call them rain barrels, rain containers, or rain catchment system...
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How to design a beautiful garden-ELY109 from 2021-04-29T15:27:39
Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode109 How to create a landscape vision Find your landscape design style How to design like a pro Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder Tool Ask Ben a Questi...
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Ecological Landscaping–You can make a difference ELY108 from 2020-08-07T10:00:13
Ecological Landscaping - Your actions matter - Show Notes Why your conscious choices make a difference Today’s links: ely.how/episode108 Eco Friendly Landscaping Facebook Group Find your local Wil...
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Prairie Gardening–Ecological Landscaping ELY107 from 2020-07-31T10:00:53
How to create a prairie garden - Show Notes Creating a prairie garden A prairie garden, meadow garden, wildflower garden – whatever you want to call it – is a beautiful ecological landscaping to p...
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How to Start Eco Friendly Landscaping–ELY 106 from 2020-07-02T10:00:44
How to Start Eco Friendly Landscaping - Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode106 Sign up for the webinar on July 9 2020"5 Easy Steps to an Eco Friendly Yard"Members Jen&Gary - Awesome example ...
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Organic Gardening Basics–ELY105 from 2020-06-09T10:00:07
Organic Gardening Basics - Show Notes Have you dreamed of walking into your yard to a fresh organic garden? Do you want to know how to start a garden? This episode covers the basics of how to gard...
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Beautiful Eco-Friendly Landscaping-ELY104 from 2020-05-08T10:00:36
Beautiful Eco-Friendly Landscaping with Jen&Gary - ELY 104 - Show Notes Today I talk with Jen and Gary on a membership call about their eco landscaping plans and how to focus all of their cool ide...
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Applying Permaculture-ELY103 from 2020-04-22T10:00:33
Applying Permaculture - Show Notes We talked about permaculture in Episode 101. But how does this thing called permaculture apply to real life? Today, we talk about how to apply permaculture in ...
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Garden Season Kickoff 2020–ELY102 from 2020-04-15T10:00:32
Easy Gardening Season Kickoff 2020 - Show Notes Let's step away from life's drudgery and stress and think about how we can make a positive change in our lives and world with some simple focus on t...
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What is Permaculture-ELY 101 from 2020-02-05T11:00:19
What is permaculture? - Show Notes I love permaculture. But what is it? Today we cover what permaculture is and how it has the potential to change your worldview and life. Permaculture is a desi...
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Snapshots-ELY100 from 2020-01-17T14:00:30
ELY100 - Snapshots - Show Notes Today is cause for celebration! Reflecting on a journey of 100 episodes focused on positive change. Thanks to all of you who have helped to manifest my vision of ...
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2020 Goals-ELY099 from 2020-01-08T14:00:06
ELY 099 - 2020 Goals: Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode99 Ask Ben a Question for Free! Create the yard you deserve in the ELY Membership! Find me on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest 2020 ...
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DIY Landscaping Mistakes-ELY098 from 2019-12-18T14:00:16
Show Notes There's not much better than making fun of yourself, right? Today, I share some of my recent DIY landscaping mistakes, and what we can all learn from them. Today’s links: ely.how/episo...
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How to Compost-ELY097 from 2019-12-11T14:00:36
How to Compost - Show Notes Learn how to compost! Composting can be super easy and is awesome for your yard! If you want to learn how to compost at home it can seem really overwhelming and compl...
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Healthy Soil and Why You Should Care-ELY096 from 2019-12-04T14:00:35
Healthy soil and why you should care! - Show Notes Today I am sharing a throwback episode! We cover the basics of understanding soil health, and why this is incredibly important for low maintenan...
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Listener QA-ELY095 from 2019-11-27T14:00:41
Listener Questions and Feedback for Nov19 - Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode88 Leave a review in Apple Podcasts! Best DIY Landscaping episodes: ELY 047 Pollinator Gardening Ideas: ELY 062...
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Best gifts for gardeners and new homeowners–ELY 094 from 2019-11-20T15:33:31
Best Gifts for Gardeners and new homeowners - Show Notes As we approach the holiday season, here are some of the best gardening gift ideas for that gardener just getting started, or a few years in...
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How to create a visual oasis-Laura-ELY093 from 2019-11-13T14:00:16
Laura's Landscape: Easy Landscaping Ideas for a visual oasis to replace ugly landscaping - Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode93 Watch my chat with Laura on YouTube! Ask Ben a Question for F...
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Landscaping for unique circumstances–Special needs–ELY 092 from 2019-11-06T14:00:23
Landscaping for unique situations: Special needs and life stages - Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode92 Join the next live session: EasyLivingYards.com/Live Natural Play Ideas on Pinterest ...
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Old Growth Forests-ELY091 from 2019-10-30T13:00:40
Old Growth Forests with Joan Maloof - Show Notes Have you ever wondered what life was like for Pocahontas? I do. Joan Maloof preserves the places that let you escape to a time before the earth w...
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Embracing Energy and Nature Spirits–ELY 090 from 2019-10-23T13:00:43
Embracing energy and nature spirits - Show Notes Amanda Gates is an interior designer. But not just any interior designer. She’s an advanced feng shui practitioner! Amanda Gates from the Home En...
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Why do you matter? from 2019-10-16T13:00:08
Why do you matter? My commitment to a better world - Show Notes Why the heck are we talking about living with purpose? I thought this was a landscaping podcast? Well, to me it's obvious. How yo...
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Speak for the Trees!–ELY088 from 2019-10-09T13:00:17
I Speak for the trees! - Show Notes Today we talk about these amazing creatures that live longer than humans and are way more numerous than humans. Trees! Trees are amazing creatures, and they ...
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Join the I Help Save the Earth Club!–ELY 087 from 2019-10-02T13:00:31
Join the I Help Save The Earth Club! Today’s links: ely.how/episode87 Free guide: How to live with purpose and intent What my Grandma taught me about living a meaningful life Suzanne Simard - How ...
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Awesome Fall Garden Plants-ELY086 from 2019-09-25T13:00:43
Awesome Fall Garden Plants - Show Notes Fall is a beautiful time! Celebrate the season in your yard with beautiful plants that bring beautiful color and interest to your yard! We highlight fall ...
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Outdoor entertainment with Welcome Home-ELY085 from 2019-09-18T13:00:20
Easy Swanky Outdoor Entertaining with Welcome Home! - Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode85 The Welcome Home Podcast Free Q&A with Ben Hale Find me on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest How c...
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What to expect with easy DIY landscaping–ELY 084 from 2019-09-11T13:00:05
What to expect with Easy DIY Landscaping - Show Notes Today’s links: Get started today! What is the one question you need to ask me? Ask it here! ELY Membership: Transform your yard with confide...
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How to Create your Dream Yard–ELY083 from 2019-09-04T13:00:12
Create the Dream Yard You Deserve - Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode83 Landscape vision and goals – Episode 72 View your yard like a pro Create the yard you deserve in the ELY Membership!...
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Fungus Amongus–ELY 082 from 2019-08-28T13:00:02
There's a fungus amongus! - Show Notes Today, we discover that fungus is not only a good thing in your landscape, it is crucial to a healthy and happy garden! Why fungus is beneficial for plants...
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How to overcome DIY overwhelm–ELY 081 from 2019-08-21T13:00:51
How to Overcome DIY Landscaping Overwhelm - Show Notes Let's face it. DIY Landscaping can be overwhelming! Here are ways to avoid getting overwhelmed with your low maintenance landscaping ideas ...
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DIY landscaping help–Ask a question!–ELY 080 from 2019-08-14T13:00:02
Landscaping Q&A - Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode80 Ask a question! Create the yard you deserve in the ELY Membership! Find me on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest Get DIY Landscaping he...
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Landscaping to prevent erosion in your yard–ELY 079 from 2019-08-07T13:00:59
Landscaping to prevent soil erosion in your yard - Show Notes Today's episode covers causes, solutions, and prevention of erosion in your yard. Erosion can cause cosmetic or serious damage to you...
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DIY Landscaping with Amy Fedele from Pretty Purple Door from 2019-07-31T13:00:21
Easy DIY Landscaping with Amy Fedele - Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode78 PrettyPurpleDoor.com free bloom pairing guide! Ask me a question! Find me on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest Ea...
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Rain Garden Design–ELY 077 from 2019-07-24T19:34:49
How to build a rain garden - Show Notes Rain Garden Episode Links: ely.how/episode77 Free Rainwater Calculator Tool Free list of easy plants for your rain garden Five super cool ideas for a beauti...
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Safe Mosquito Control–Part 2 from 2019-07-17T13:00:28
Safe Mosquito Control for your Family - Part 2 - Show Notes Today we pick up from last last episode to discuss five ways to control mosquito problems in your yard, so you can better enjoy being ou...
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Safe Mosquito Control from 2019-07-10T13:00:41
Safe Mosquito Control for your Family - Show Notes Today we cover five ways to control mosquito problems in your yard, so you can better enjoy being outdoors with your family, and feel safe from m...
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Xeriscaping–Drought tolerant landscaping from 2019-07-03T13:00:44
Xeriscaping - Show Notes Xeriscaping: Drought tolerant landscaping Xeriscaping is creating drought-friendly landscaping that looks beautiful and is well-adapted to drought conditions. Learn how t...
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Quick and Easy Low Maintenance Landscaping–ELY 073 from 2019-06-26T13:00:10
Quick and Easy Low Maintenance Landscaping - Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode73 Free Resources for Easy Low Maintenance Landscaping Landscaping with focus and vision – Episode 72 Easy law...
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DIY Landscaping with vision–ELY 072 from 2019-06-19T13:00:59
Landscape like a pro with a clear vision - Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode72 Free Download: Design like a pro with a fresh perspective Create the yard you deserve in the ELY Membership! ...
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Relax and Chill in your yard–ELY 071 from 2019-06-12T13:00:39
Relax and Chill - Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode71 Free Download: Design like a pro with a fresh perspective Create the yard you deserve in the ELY Membership! Ask a question Find me on...
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Invasive plants to avoid in your yard–ELY070 from 2019-06-05T13:00:27
Invasive Plants and their Native Plant Alternatives - Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode70 Free download: Low maintenance plants for the US You deserve a beautiful yard. Create yours with t...
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Big Design Small Budget from 2019-05-29T13:00:08
Big Design Small Budget - Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode69 Big Design Interview Freebies Affordable Interior Design with Betsy Helmuth Big Design Small Budget Podcast Transform with con...
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Avoid the WRONG plants–ELY 068 from 2019-05-22T13:00:55
Avoid the WRONG plants for your yard - Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode68 You deserve a beautiful yard. Get there with the ELY Membership! Episode 9 – The right plants for your yard Misso...
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Safe and Natural Weed Control–ELY 067 from 2019-05-15T13:00:10
Safe and Natural Weed Control - Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode67 Easy Lawn Care – Episode 61 You deserve a beautiful yard. Get there with the ELY Membership! Ask a question Find me on F...
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Epic Gardening Podcast 2–ELY 066 from 2019-05-08T13:00:20
Epic Gardening, Part 2 - Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode66 Epic Gardening with Kevin Espiritu Epic Gardening Show giveaways First series with Epic Gardening – Episode 65 Transform with c...
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Epic Gardening Podcast 1–ELY 065 from 2019-05-01T13:00:58
Epic Gardening - Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode65 Epic Gardening with Kevin Espiritu Epic Gardening Show giveaways Transform with confidence in the ELY Membership! Ask a question Find m...
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Express your home with these DIY landscaping tips from 2019-04-24T13:00:44
How to express your home through your landscape - Show Notes How do you make sure your landscape and your house pair well? I talk about two different ways to make your landscape and your home wor...
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DIY Landscaping Mistakes from 2019-04-17T13:00:19
Avoid these DIY landscaping mistakes! - Show Notes Avoid these common DIY landscaping mistakes to save time, money, and stress in your landscaping! These DIY landscaping blunders are easy to avoi...
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Butterfly gardens and Pollinator Gardens from 2019-04-10T13:00:25
Butterfly Gardens and Pollinator Gardens - Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode62 Pollinator Garden Plants for the Midwest Episode 10 – how to start a new garden bed Xerces Society Pollinator...
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Easy Lawn Care from 2019-04-03T13:00:26
Easy Lawn Care: Have a beautiful lawn without a bunch of work! Today’s links: ely.how/episode61 How to start a new garden bed Free downloads - Easy plant selector guide! ELY Membership: Transform ...
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Cost saving strategies for landscaping from 2019-03-27T13:00:04
Show Notes Cost saving strategies for diy landscaping on a budget Today’s links: ely.how/episode60 Low Maintenance Plants for the Midwest Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder Lady Bird Johnson W...
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Landscaping Ideas on a Budget–ELY 059 from 2019-03-20T13:00:07
Landscaping Ideas on a Budget - Show Notes DIY landscaping on a budget Today’s links: ely.how/episode59 Do it right the first time with the ELY Membership! How to design like a pro – Episode 43 De...
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What is your story–ELY 058 from 2019-03-11T13:00:35
What is your story? - Show Notes We're all the hero in our own story. Are you ready to fulfill your destiny? Today’s links: ely.how/episode58 Live your story with the ELY Membership! Ask a quest...
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Landscaping Ideas for Kids–ELY 057 from 2019-03-06T14:00:54
Backyard ideas for kids - Show notes Kid friendly landscaping Today's Links: ely.how/episode57 Backyard ideas for kids - Episode 27 Pinterest - Natural Playscape inspiration Ask a question Find me...
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Front yard Landscaping with Confidence–ELY 056 from 2019-02-27T14:00:32
Front Yard Landscaping Update - Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode56 Today’s Plant: Prairie Dropseed Join the Easy Living Yards Membership Ask a question Find me on Facebook, Twitter, or P...
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DIY Shed Tips–ELY 055 from 2019-02-20T14:00:39
DIY Shed Tips - Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode55 Today’s Plant: Ozark Witch Hazel Roof pitch guidelines Join the membership Ask a question Find me on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest DIY...
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My DIY Landscaping Mistakes–ELY 054 from 2019-02-13T14:00:47
My DIY Landscaping Mistakes - Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode54 Join the Easy Living Yards Membership Today’s Plant: American Beautyberry, more on Beautyberry All about healthy soil How ...
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Simple Landscaping Ideas for 2019–ELY 053 from 2019-02-06T14:00:36
Simple Landscaping Ideas - Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode53 Today’s Plant: Creeping thyme Front Yard Curb Appeal Ideas DIY mailbox installation Easy Potted Plants Low maintenance lawn c...
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Outdoor Winter Activities for Kids–ELY 052 from 2019-01-30T14:00:54
Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode52 Today’s Plant: Eastern White Pine Leave a review in iTunes Epic Gardening interviews Backyard ideas for kids Free Stuff at ELY.how/free! Get 1-1 help wi...
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Yard Drainage Solutions–ELY 051 from 2019-01-23T14:00:36
Yard Drainage Solutions - show notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode51 Today’s Plant: Fringed sedge Join the Easy Living Yards Membership! Free Stuff at ELY.how/free! Ask a question Find me on Face...
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DIY with Confidence–ELY 050 from 2019-01-16T14:00:47
DIY Landscaping with confidence How to DIY your landscape with confidence Today’s links: ely.how/episode50 Become a founding member! Free Stuff at ELY.how/free! Get 1-1 help with Ben Ask a quest...
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Ultimate Mailbox Installation Guide–ELY 049 from 2019-01-09T14:00:32
The Ultimate DIY Mailbox Installation Guide Today’s links: ely.how/episode49 Download The Ultimate DIY Mailbox Installation Guide My super cute mailbox installation helper USPS recommendations Pos...
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ELY 048–What are your DIY Landscaping goals for 2019? from 2019-01-02T14:00:08
Easy DIY Landscaping Ideas - Setting goals for a new year! Get inspired to improve your yard this year! Save time and effort from needless maintenance. Make DIY landscaping easy! Today’s links: ...
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ELY 047–DIY Landscaping best from 2018 from 2018-12-27T14:00:23
Best DIY Landscaping tips from 2018 - Show Notes Thank you for such an amazing year! I've had a blast with launching this podcast, and have enjoyed helping you to make a positive impact in your y...
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ELY 046–Gardening gift ideas under $30 from 2018-12-19T14:00:46
Last minute gardening gifts under $30 - Show Notes Best gardening gift ideas and DIY Landscaping gift ideas under $30 Today’s links: ely.how/episode46 Today’s Plant: American Holly Free Stuff at E...
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ELY 045–DIY Landscaping Gift Ideas from 2018-12-12T14:00:15
DIY Landscaping Gift Ideas - Show Notes Best gardening gift ideas and DIY Landscaping gift ideas Today’s links: ely.how/episode45 Today’s Plant: Aloe vera Free Stuff at ELY.how/free! Get 1-1 help ...
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ELY 044–How Easy Living Yards gives back from 2018-12-05T14:00:23
How Easy Living Yards gives back - Show Notes Links: ely.how/episode44 Today’s Plant: Sansevieria Express your gratitude - leave a review on iTunes! Learn how insignificant your lawn is Free Stuff...
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ELY 043–How to design your yard like a pro from 2018-11-28T14:00:58
Design your DIY landscaping like a pro - Show Notes How to start designing a landscape Today’s links: ely.how/episode43 Style your landscape like a pro Design basics for your yard Today’s Plant: M...
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ELY 042–How to find your landscape design style from 2018-11-21T14:00:37
How to find your design style - Show Notes What is your design style? Today’s links: ely.how/episode42 DIY landscape design basics for your yard Find ideas on Pinterest Find ideas on Houzz Today’s...
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ELY 041–Avoiding Overwhelm with DIY Landscaping from 2018-11-14T14:00:38
Avoid Overwhelm with DIY Landscaping - Show Notes How to avoid overwhelm with DIY landscaping Today’s links: ely.how/episode41 How to view your yard like a pro Today’s Plant: Allium ‘Millenium’ Wh...
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ELY 040–DIY Landscaping at our house from 2018-11-07T14:00:32
DIY Landscaping Update at the Hale House - Show Notes What’s going on with the Hale's DIY Landscaping Today’s links: ely.how/episode40 How to view your yard like a pro Free Stuff at ELY.how/free! ...
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ELY 039–What to do in your yard each season? from 2018-10-31T17:18:49
What to do in your yard each season - Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode39 Fall Maintenance Tips The Twice a Year Garden How to save 27 hours of work How to save time mowing your lawn Today...
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ELY 038–Get more time with your family today! from 2018-10-24T13:00:16
Spending more time together as a family - Show Notes How to get more time for your family today Today’s links: ely.how/episode38 Living with purpose and passion What my Grandma taught me about our...
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ELY 037–Outdoor Fall Activities for Kids from 2018-10-17T13:00:29
Outdoor fall activities for kids - Show Notes Today’s links: ely.how/episode37 The best time savers for easy landscaping Backyard Ideas for Kids Today’s Plant: Ninebark Free Stuff at ELY.how/free! ...
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ELY 036–Fall Maintenance Tips from 2018-10-10T13:00:03
Show Notes Fall Maintenance Tips Today’s links: ely.how/episode36 Save 20% to Consult with Ben! Now through Oct 31, 2018. Use code fall2018 Healthy low maintenance lawn care Easy lawn care time s...
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Easy DIY Fall Decor from 2018-10-03T13:00:43
Easy DIY Fall Decor Outdoor Fall Decor really can be easy. We cover DIY Fall Decor that is super simple, fun for the whole family, and creates cherished memories. Today’s links: ely.how/episode35...
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ELY 034–Easy Container Gardening from 2018-09-26T13:00:39
Show Notes Do you love outdoor planters but hate having to take care of them? Use these container gardening tips to find the right plants and easy beauty. Today’s links: ely.how/episode34 Self wat...
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ELY 033–Front Yard Curb Appeal Ideas from 2018-09-19T13:00:58
Easy front yard curb appeal ideas Today’s links: ely.how/episode33 ELY 028 - Garden Edging Made Easy Easy Curb Appeal ideas on Pinterest ELY 024 – Front Yard Landscaping Ideas Free Stuff at ELY.ho...
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ELY 032–Living a Meaningful Life from 2018-09-12T13:00:05
Today, we refocus on what is really important and remember to live with purpose. Show Notes Remembering Angie - my grandmotherWe don’t control how much time we have. We can control what we do with...
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ELY 031–Front Yard Vegetables from 2018-09-05T13:00:41
Front Yard Gardening that your neighbors will love - Show Notes Today, we talk about Front Yard Vegetable Gardening. Do you live in an HOA where you're not allowed to have a vegetable garden? Pe...
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ELY 030–Living a purpose driven life from 2018-08-29T12:00:37
Living with a purpose driven life - Show Notes Today, we talk about living with passion and having a purpose driven life Yes, I was bummed yesterday Case of Mondays Tendency to complexity My belie...
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ELY 029–Best Landscape Trees 2018 Edition from 2018-08-22T12:00:28
Best Landscape Trees - Show Notes Today, we talk about my favorite landscape trees across the US Let's jump right in! Red Maple – Acer rubrum 40-60’ tall, 30-50’ wide Zones 3-9 Full sun to part sh...
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ELY 028–Garden Edging made Easy from 2018-08-15T12:00:07
Lawn Edging and Garden Edging Ideas - Show Notes Today, we talk about lawn edging and garden edging Ideas Benefits of garden edging Reduces maintenance Weeding Trimming Design Provides clean lines...
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ELY 027–Backyard Ideas for Kids from 2018-08-08T12:00:16
Show Notes Today's episode we chat about what makes the backyard fun for kids! What does a kid love about the backyard? Creating rooms Ambience Escape Imagination Backyard fun: Creating space your...
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ELY 026–Low Maintenance Landscaping Ideas from 2018-08-01T13:00:02
Show Notes: Low Maintenance Landscaping Ideas Take action in your yard with these low maintenance landscaping ideas! If you want easy landscaping and more time, use these simple landscaping ideas...
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ELY 025–Backyard Landscaping Ideas from 2018-07-25T13:00:42
Show Notes: Backyard Landscaping Ideas Today, learn how to create easy landscaping in your backyard with these backyard landscaping ideas! Create a backyard with fun for everyone - playspaces, re...
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ELY 024–Front Yard Landscaping Ideas from 2018-07-18T13:00:50
Show Notes: Easy Front Yard Landscaping Ideas Today, you find easy front yard landscaping ideas to make your front yard pop! Learn the primary focus areas that make the greatest impact on your fr...
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ELY 023–Easy Plants for Low Maintenance Landscaping from 2018-07-11T13:00:40
Find easy plants for easy landscaping Today, you'll learn how to find the best plants for low maintenance landscaping. If you're looking to have easy landscaping in your yard, these tips will hel...
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ELY 022-I got busted! Property maintenance violations and what to do from 2018-07-04T13:00:05
Show Notes Today, you get to learn about how I got BUSTED! Getting a property maintenance violation can be frustrating when you are trying to convert to low maintenance landscaping. Here's what ...
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ELY 021-Don’t Get Busted! HOAs and Municipal Zoning Regulations from 2018-06-27T13:00:54
Show Notes Today, we talk about how to live in an HOA or municipal zoning area with regulations... without getting busted! We want to be able to enjoy our low maintenance landscaping without havin...
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ELY 020–Surprise Episode! from 2018-06-20T13:00:24
Show Notes Today, Big change! Easylivingyards.com This is my Why I am driven by two things living a better life with my family, making tomorrow better than today Because of my why, I want to help ...
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AE019–Easy Plants–Annuals or Perennials? from 2018-06-14T14:40:43
Show Notes Today, we talk about easy plants for your yard. What are the best types of plants? I cover the topic of annual plants and perennial plants and why these categories are important for yo...
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AE 018–How to save time mowing your lawn from 2018-06-06T13:00:17
Show Notes Today, we talk about how to save time mowing the lawn. From how often should you mow your lawn to how to save time mowing. Mowing time saving hacks Mowing - #1 time drain for maintenan...
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AE 017-Native plants and exotic plants from 2018-05-30T13:00:20
Show Notes Check out my high tech mobile recording studio! Hear me talk about it on the show today. Today, I weigh the pros and cons of native plants and exotic plants for your landscape and gar...
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AE 016-When to hire a Landscape Designer from 2018-05-23T13:00:54
Show Notes Today, we discuss when it is a good time to hire a landscape designer for your yard and garden, and when a project is manageable to do it yourself. Whether you are considering changes ...
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AE 015-Neighbors and your yard from 2018-05-16T13:00:26
Show Notes Today, we discuss how have the best relationship with neighbors and also how to enjoy your landscape. How you don't have to toil in your lawn and garden to keep up with the Joneses and...
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AE 014-Compost and why it’s Awesome from 2018-05-09T13:00:45
Show Notes Today, we cover why compost is awesome for your lawn and garden! Why compost is awesome One of the safest and best fertility boosters of all time General elixir for soil and plant healt...
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AE 013-Healthy Low Maintenance Lawn Care from 2018-05-02T13:00:48
Show Notes In this episode, we talk about how to have a healthy lawn and a low maintenance lawn. Is it possible to have a low maintenance lawn that your neighbors envy? Topics: Grass: Love/hate r...
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AE 012-Dealing with Weed Problems from 2018-04-25T13:00:51
Show Notes In this episode, we discuss what to do with weeds. Why are weeds there? What can you do about weeds in your yard? Are there healthy ways to remove weeds? Topics: What is a weed? Wrong...
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AE 011-Soil and why it matters from 2018-04-18T13:00:44
Show Notes Topics: Simple principle Good organic matter Support microbes Good moisture Good air What is soil Physical Texture Granular size of soil Sand Large particle sizes High permeability Bene...
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AE 010-How to start a new garden bed from 2018-04-11T13:00:15
Show Notes In this episode, we talk about how to start a garden bed project. What you need to do before planting! Topics: Overview Site selection Planning Preparation Planting Site selection Usua...
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AE 009-The right plants for your yard from 2018-04-04T13:00:12
Show Notes In this episode, we discuss how to find the right plants for your space. Are you overwhelmed with what to plant in your yard? Does the nursery always seem to let you down? Topics: Rea...
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AE 008–Disease problems and what to do from 2018-03-28T13:00:14
Show Notes In this episode we talk about how to deal with disease problems in your landscape. Are the plants in your yard healthy? Do your garden plants need help? Is your lawn diseased? Topics...
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AE 007-Healthy Landscape, Healthy Family from 2018-03-21T13:00:06
Healthy Landscaping - Show Notes In this episode, we talk about what makes a healthy landscape. Do you want your landscape to be safe for you, your family, your pets, and your community? Use thes...
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Eco Landscaping-How to start a garden-AE 006 from 2018-03-14T13:00:58
Show Notes In this episode we talk about what you need to do before starting a project. How to plan yard projects properly so you work less later! Topics: Design Principles Think big picture How ...
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AE 005-Design Basics for an attractive yard from 2018-03-11T10:50:53
Show Notes In this episode, we talk the basics of attractive design. Use these design basics to increase your curb appeal and make your yard pop! Topics: Visual Aesthetics Ensures pleasant experi...
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AE 004-Time Saving Hacks for your Yard from 2018-03-11T10:40:13
Show Notes Today, we discuss how to save time in your yard with tactics and practices. Topics: Design and Establishment Right Plants “Low Maintenance” Plants Proper planting Plan for future Growth...
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AE 003-Low Maintenance Landscapes Part 2 from 2018-03-11T10:30:08
Show Notes In today's episode, we talk further about how to make a low maintenance landscape. Topics: Low resource plants Full coverage Reduce lawn maintenance Low maintenance lawn Good transition...
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AE 002-Low Maintenance Landscapes Part 1 from 2018-03-11T10:20:18
Show Notes In this episode, we talk about what makes a low maintenance landscape. Mindset – Life>Yard Healthy plants Healthy Soil Right plant right place Natives, adapted Perennials Grouped planti...
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AE 001-The Right Mindset for your Yard and Life from 2018-03-11T10:00:23
Show Notes On today's episode, we discuss how your life is more important than your yard. how to focus on your life first how to adjust your maintenance routine how to reduce yard maintenance why ...
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AE 000: About the Easy Living Yards Podcast from 2018-03-04T11:41:33
Episode 000: Sneak Preview! Today, a sneak peek at the Easy Living Yards Podcast and what it will be about. Saving time in your yard How to have an attractive yard without tons of work Increasing ...
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