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Hurricane Preparedness Tips

It only takes one storm to change your life and community. Tropical cyclones are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena.

A person with a hand full of fresh soil.

The Basics of Soil pH and Lime

Soils in our humid southern climate are naturally acidic and some old-timers often referred to soil needing to be “sweet” for good plant growth. This expression most often relates to the use of lime to correct our acidic soils.

A honey bee in a bright yellow sunflower.

How to Build a Pollinator Garden

Pollinators are the engine that run healthy habitats. Whether you have a few feet on your apartment balcony or several acres, you can make a difference.

A waterfall pouring into a calm stream at Headwaters State Forest.

The Importance of Streams

Streams, headwaters, and streams that flow only part of the year provide many upstream and downstream benefits.

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Five Financial New Year’s Resolutions

It’s that time of year again. A brand new year and time when we talk about our resolutions to better ourselves at work, home, and in many other ways.

Trees in Downtown Hendersonville.

A Family’s Legacy to Keep Trees Growing in Hendersonville

During the past 21 years, numerous trees have been planted along Hendersonville’s Main Street and downtown area. Many are now mature arbors gracing the sidewalks. Others were recently planted and are settling in nicely.

Two people installing solar panels on a roof.

A Step-By-Step Guide for Consumers Going Solar

So you’re thinking about joining the 3 million U.S. homeowners who have gone solar. Solar energy will help you save on your monthly electricity bills and combat climate change, but what needs to happen to get those solar panels on your roof?

Curbside recycling and trash containers.

Hendersonville Urges “Cart Smart” Recycling

The City of Hendersonville encourages residents to practice simple steps to be “cart smart” about recycling. Putting non-recyclable items in recycling carts causes contamination and raises costs for facilities across the state.