The Easy Living Yards Podcast

By Ben Hale | ecological landscaping, permaculture, native plants

What's The Easy Living Yards Podcast about?

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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The Easy Living Yards Podcast episodes:

07.21.2021
Your Yard is Habitat-ELY111
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 about “Your Yard is Habitat” –...
05.20.2021
Rain Containers – ELY110
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 systems, capturing the rain provides healthy water for...
04.29.2021
How to design a beautiful garden-ELY109
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 Question for Free! Easy Living yards can help...
08.07.2020
Ecological Landscaping – You can make a difference ELY108
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 Wild Ones chapter to find like-minded people Ask Ben a Question for...
07.31.2020
Prairie Gardening – Ecological Landscaping ELY107
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 provide healthy native plant habitat...
07.02.2020
How to Start Eco Friendly Landscaping – ELY 106
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 of Eco Friendly...
06.09.2020
Organic Gardening Basics – ELY105
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 garden if...
05.08.2020
Beautiful Eco-Friendly Landscaping-ELY104
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 ideas into...
04.22.2020
Applying Permaculture-ELY103
Permaculture is cool for sustainable living, but does permaculture mean anything for your lifestyle? Here's how to apply permaculture design to your life.
04.15.2020
Garden Season Kickoff 2020 – ELY102
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 the land around...
02.05.2020
What is Permaculture-ELY 101
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 design concept has certainly changed...
01.17.2020
Snapshots-ELY100
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 creating beautiful, purposeful, eco...
01.08.2020
2020 Goals-ELY099
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 Goals for a new decade Are...
12.18.2019
DIY Landscaping Mistakes-ELY098
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/episode98 Today’s Plant: American Beautyberry, more on...
12.11.2019
How to Compost-ELY097
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 complex. It...
12.04.2019
Healthy Soil and Why You Should Care-ELY096
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 maintenance landscaping and eco friendly landscaping! ...
11.27.2019
Listener QA-ELY095
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 Ask Ben a Question for Free! Create the yard you...
11.20.2019
Best gifts for gardeners and new homeowners – ELY 094
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. If you know...
11.13.2019
How to create a visual oasis-Laura-ELY093
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 Free! Create the yard you deserve in the...
11.06.2019
Landscaping for unique circumstances – Special needs – ELY 092
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 Ask Ben a Question for Free! Create the yard you deserve in the...
10.30.2019
Old Growth Forests-ELY091
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 was just a...
10.23.2019
Embracing Energy and Nature Spirits – ELY 090
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 Energy Design Podcast joins us today to discuss...
10.16.2019
Why do you matter?
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 you live your...
10.09.2019
Speak for the Trees! – ELY088
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 need our help. YOUR help! ...
10.02.2019
Join the I Help Save the Earth Club! – ELY 087
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 trees talk to each other...
09.25.2019
Awesome Fall Garden Plants-ELY086
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 trees and fall perennials with awesome...
09.18.2019
Outdoor entertainment with Welcome Home-ELY085
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 can you easily entertain outdoors without breaking the bank or...
09.11.2019
What to expect with easy DIY landscaping – ELY 084
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 confidence Find me on Facebook,...
09.04.2019
How to Create your Dream Yard – ELY083
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! Ask a question Find me...
08.28.2019
Fungus Amongus – ELY 082
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 and soil! Today’s links:...
08.21.2019
How to overcome DIY overwhelm – ELY 081
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 and how to focus on getting things done and...
08.14.2019
DIY landscaping help – Ask a question! – ELY 080
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 help with your yard You can ask...
08.07.2019
Landscaping to prevent erosion in your yard – ELY 079
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 your landscape if not managed properly. Here's how...
07.31.2019
DIY Landscaping with Amy Fedele from Pretty Purple Door
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 Easy DIY Landscaping Today Amy and I discuss various topics for...
07.24.2019
Rain Garden Design – ELY 077
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 beautiful rain garden Create the yard...
07.17.2019
Safe Mosquito Control – Part 2
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 outdoors with...
07.10.2019
Safe Mosquito Control
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 mosquitos and harsh chemicals....
07.03.2019
Xeriscaping – Drought tolerant landscaping
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 to create your own drought-tolerant landscaping in today's episode! Today’s links: ely.how/episode74 Free rainwater calculator...
06.26.2019
Quick and Easy Low Maintenance Landscaping – ELY 073
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 lawn care – Episode 61 Garden edging made easy – Episode...
06.19.2019
DIY Landscaping with vision – ELY 072
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! Ask a question Find me on...
06.12.2019
Relax and Chill in your yard – ELY 071
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 Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest Relax...
06.05.2019
Invasive plants to avoid in your yard – ELY070
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 the ELY Membership! Ask a question Find me on Facebook,...
05.29.2019
Big Design Small Budget
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 confidence in the ELY Membership! Ask a question Find me on Facebook,...
05.22.2019
Avoid the WRONG plants – ELY 068
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 Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder Tool...
05.15.2019
Safe and Natural Weed Control – ELY 067
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 Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest Safe...
05.08.2019
Epic Gardening Podcast 2 – ELY 066
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 confidence in the ELY Membership! Ask a question Find me...
05.01.2019
Epic Gardening Podcast 1 – ELY 065
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 me on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest Epic Gardening with Kevin Espiritu...
04.24.2019
Express your home with these DIY landscaping tips
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 work together: Transitioning...
04.17.2019
DIY Landscaping Mistakes
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 avoid which will help make your yard look awesome...
04.10.2019
Butterfly gardens and Pollinator Gardens
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 Garden Plants Xerces Society Books Gardening for Butterflies Attracting...

What's The Easy Living Yards Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Easy Living Yards Podcast episodes:

Your Yard is Habitat-ELY111

Rain Containers – ELY110

How to design a beautiful garden-ELY109

Ecological Landscaping – You can make a difference ELY108

Prairie Gardening – Ecological Landscaping ELY107

How to Start Eco Friendly Landscaping – ELY 106

Organic Gardening Basics – ELY105

Beautiful Eco-Friendly Landscaping-ELY104

Applying Permaculture-ELY103

Garden Season Kickoff 2020 – ELY102

What is Permaculture-ELY 101

Snapshots-ELY100

2020 Goals-ELY099

DIY Landscaping Mistakes-ELY098

How to Compost-ELY097

Healthy Soil and Why You Should Care-ELY096

Listener QA-ELY095

Best gifts for gardeners and new homeowners – ELY 094

How to create a visual oasis-Laura-ELY093

Landscaping for unique circumstances – Special needs – ELY 092

Old Growth Forests-ELY091

Embracing Energy and Nature Spirits – ELY 090

Why do you matter?

Speak for the Trees! – ELY088

Join the I Help Save the Earth Club! – ELY 087

Awesome Fall Garden Plants-ELY086

Outdoor entertainment with Welcome Home-ELY085

What to expect with easy DIY landscaping – ELY 084

How to Create your Dream Yard – ELY083

Fungus Amongus – ELY 082

How to overcome DIY overwhelm – ELY 081

DIY landscaping help – Ask a question! – ELY 080

Landscaping to prevent erosion in your yard – ELY 079

DIY Landscaping with Amy Fedele from Pretty Purple Door

Rain Garden Design – ELY 077

Safe Mosquito Control – Part 2

Safe Mosquito Control

Xeriscaping – Drought tolerant landscaping

Quick and Easy Low Maintenance Landscaping – ELY 073

DIY Landscaping with vision – ELY 072

Relax and Chill in your yard – ELY 071

Invasive plants to avoid in your yard – ELY070

Big Design Small Budget

Avoid the WRONG plants – ELY 068

Safe and Natural Weed Control – ELY 067

Epic Gardening Podcast 2 – ELY 066

Epic Gardening Podcast 1 – ELY 065

Express your home with these DIY landscaping tips

DIY Landscaping Mistakes

Butterfly gardens and Pollinator Gardens