The Easy Living Yards Podcast

The Easy Living Yards Podcast


Latest Episodes

What is Permaculture-ELY 101
February 05, 2020

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 my entire worldview and i

Snapshots-ELY100
January 17, 2020

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 friendly landscapes ac

2020 Goals-ELY099
January 08, 2020

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 you ready for a new decade

DIY Landscaping Mistakes-ELY098
December 18, 2019

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 Beautybe

How to Compost-ELY097
December 11, 2019

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 doesn't have to be!  Learn how to compost the easy

Healthy Soil and Why You Should Care-ELY096
December 04, 2019

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!  Soil is the

Listener QA-ELY095
November 27, 2019

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 deserve

Best gifts for gardeners and new homeowners – ELY 094
November 20, 2019

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 a new homeowner that needs to tackle some o

How to create a visual oasis-Laura-ELY093
November 13, 2019

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 ELY Membership! Fi

Landscaping for unique circumstances – Special needs – ELY 092
November 06, 2019

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 i