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HERE’S A SAMPLE OF WHAT’S INSIDE: EDITOR’S NOTE 02
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“We have a tremendous The Inside Scoop 10
diversity of wild bee
www.greenbuildermedia.com 03.2015 populations, with about FIELD REPORT 51
4,000 species that are truly 59
native to North America, News About Sustainability Issues and Green Products 61
such as leafcutter bees, 64
bumble bees and mining PLANTING FOR THE FUTURE
bees—that have evolved in
North America and are highly We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to help you design
adapted to native crops.” landscapes that are not only beautiful, but save water and benefit
(p. 25) the greater environment.

ON THE COVER WATER-WISE LANDSCAPING 12

SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING LOW-MOW LAWNS 18

Artist: Kip Ayers COMPOSTING AND SOIL BUILDING 22

Visit us at www.greenbuildermedia.com PLANTING FOR POLLINATORS 24
for up-to-date news analysis, case studies,
new green projects, code and reg updates, MICRO-GARDENING 28
thought-provoking blogs, cutting-edge
products and much more. MANAGING STORMWATER 32

LANDSCAPING WITH TREES 36

GRAYWATER REUSE 42

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER 47

ON DECK: SUSTAINABLE CHOICES
FOR DECKS AND RAILINGS

Wood is still a winner, but composites with high recycled content
are making inroads. Learn about the expanding range of options
in this Product Spotlight.

CODEWATCH

The Latest on Green-Related Construction Rules and Regulations

OVER THERE

International Sustainability: Lessons from Abroad

FROM THE TAILGATE

New Offerings for the Sustainable Minded