The Roots Down blog.

Studies agree that the positive effects of natural areas significantly improve both physical health and mental health.

Recent studies show that increasing greenspace correlates with better mental health outcomes.

Chickweed is a wildly nutritious plant that makes a great pesto that is probably growing in your yard!

These perennials act as both beautiful additions to your landscape, as well as nutrition for your body - all in your own front lawn!

Roots Down donated 14 fruit trees to The Mohammed Schools of Atlanta to help fulfill their vision for an edible soccer field

It's about to smell a lot like onions, so let's talk about those wild onions in your yard.

This week we're asking the hard questions, like do squirrels pity us?

Our weekly link dump from the edges of urban agriculture.

From mossy murals in NYC to a radical new architecture in Miami, here are 5 amazing uses of plants in artwork.

Our weekly link dump from the edges of urban agriculture.

When it comes to vehicles, we mainly talk about reducing emissions. Should we be talking about eliminating cars instead?

How can Productive Urban Landscapes address climate change? Here are 5 ways.

The tragedy of our food system is that we grow enough food but are unable (or unwilling) to deliver it to those in need.

Water drainage problems in yards are a typical problem for many homeowners. Here are a few tips for naturally managing water.

Every plant is unique just like people are. Find out what unique characteristics you share with a plant.

Our weekly link dump from the edges of urban agriculture.

Our weekly link dump from the edges of urban agriculture.

Many cultures have practiced regenerative harvesting as way to let the soil rest, and provide habitat and food for other species.

Our weekly link dump from the edges of urban agriculture.

Heirloom seeds are old varieties of seeds that are typically passed down through the ages. Let's chat about why they're so cool!