October 2016
Feature Stories
The ReCYCLEry NC is peddling a better community.
Standing Strong Against Violence
A North Carolina student’s selfless act has inspired a movement.
A Rowan County water buffalo herd yields surprisingly tasty cheese.
The ReCYCLEry NC is peddling a better community.
Standing Strong Against Violence
A North Carolina student’s selfless act has inspired a movement.
A Rowan County water buffalo herd yields surprisingly tasty cheese.
And get a free digital cookbook!
Landscaping with a Purpose
Lower energy costs with thoughtful yard design
A well-designed landscape can add beauty to your home and reduce home heating and cooling costs.
Plant deciduous trees with high, spreading crowns to the south of your home to block sunlight in the summer and reduce the need for air conditioning. Deciduous trees lose their leaves in the winter, allowing sunlight to warm your home.
Plant evergreen trees and shrubs with low crowns to block winter winds. Dense evergreen trees and shrubs planted to the north and northwest are the most common type of windbreak and can help lower energy used for home heating.