Lawn & Garden

     Winston-Salem typically experiences a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. The relatively mild winters and warm summers create a conducive environment for a wide variety of plants.

Local composting services are a convenient, simple solution to the ever-growing waste management problem we are facing. Not only does composting greatly benefit the environment, it can also be financially advantageous by protecting your investment in your home and land.

Written by KC Ogburn, PEA Fall 2023 Intern

Will Eley, Green Jobs Program Manager at PEA, interviewing Maxwell Nottke and Clara Reitz of Bashavia Gardens

Discover the benefits of rain gardens and how to create one yourself to reduce stormwater runoff with this easy-to-follow guide.

Create a beautiful and eco-friendly lawn by switching to a native lawn. Learn about the many benefits, including water savings and supporting local biodiversity.

Explore the environmental cost of traditional lawns and learn about the benefits of native landscapes in Piedmont, NC.

Every autumn when we are getting ready to dress the Turkey, perfect the mashed potatoes, green beans, and pumpkin pie, nature too is laying out her annual buffet spread for our gardens.

Fresh herbs from your garden or patio are one of the many joys of summer. While they taste best when enjoyed immediately, drying and saving your herbs is a great way to add flavor to your dishes all year long. Here's the easiest way to preserve the herbs you can't enjoy in one season: