Living Landscapes

Practical organic lawn care, seasonal maintenance, and earth-friendly techniques proven across hundreds of Lehigh Valley properties over two decades.

Sustainable Garden Wisdom

The Living Laboratory: Lessons from a 1980s Childhood in a 1920s House

Dec 21, 2025

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11 min read

The Living Laboratory: Lessons from a 1980s Childhood in a 1920s House

Why managing a property is really about protecting a legacy.

Mike Ruggiero

Design and Place-Making

1-3 inches of snow (and Gram’s dandelion salad)

Dec 13, 2025

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10 min read

1-3 inches of snow (and Gram’s dandelion salad)

Heritage Wisdom for Modern Living

Mike Ruggiero

Sustainable Garden Wisdom

Redefining Curb Appeal: The 12% "Resilience Premium"

Dec 6, 2025

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6 min read

Redefining Curb Appeal: The 12% "Resilience Premium"

Why smart money is moving to Green Infrastructure.

Mike Ruggiero

Sustainable Garden Wisdom

Future-Proofing Your Sanctuary: 5 Sustainable Landscape Trends for 2026

Nov 28, 2025

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6 min read

Future-Proofing Your Sanctuary: 5 Sustainable Landscape Trends for 2026

If you are planning a project for next spring or looking to boost your property's long-term value, here is what discerning homeowners are prioritizing right now.

Mike Ruggiero

Sustainable Garden Wisdom

The Missing Link & Your Backyard Pharmacy

Nov 22, 2025

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4 min read

The Missing Link & Your Backyard Pharmacy

In my last newsletter, I shared why I’m building two distinct platforms—the Ruggiero Landscaping blog for practical client solutions, and this newsletter for the bigger ideas.

Mike Ruggiero

Design and Place-Making

Nov 16, 2025

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12 min read

Building in Public:

Launching My Sustainable Landscaping Newsletter in Lehigh Valley (And What I Hope to Achieve)

Mike Ruggiero

Seasonal Property Care

Nov 16, 2025

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5 min read

Don't Deadhead Everything!

3 Native Plants to Leave Standing for Winter

Mike Ruggiero

Seasonal Property Care

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Complete Guide to Native Plants in Bethlehem PA: Transform Your Lehigh Valley Garden with Eastern Red Columbine and Butterfly Weed

Sep 24, 2025

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8 min read

Complete Guide to Native Plants in Bethlehem PA: Transform Your Lehigh Valley Garden with Eastern Red Columbine and Butterfly Weed

Discover the best native plants for Bethlehem PA gardens. Expert guide to Eastern Red Columbine, Butterfly Weed, and 15+ native species with frost dates and care tips.

Mike Ruggiero

Design and Place-Making

Start Here: From Painted Rocks to a Greener Bethlehem

Sep 23, 2025

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4 min read

Start Here: From Painted Rocks to a Greener Bethlehem

Our journey from childhood curiosity to a vision for a more sustainable Lehigh Valley. This is the story behind Ruggiero Sustainable Solutions.

Mike Ruggiero

Living Landscapes

The Living Laboratory: Lessons from a 1980s Childhood in a 1920s House

1-3 inches of snow (and Gram’s dandelion salad)

Redefining Curb Appeal: The 12% "Resilience Premium"

Future-Proofing Your Sanctuary: 5 Sustainable Landscape Trends for 2026

The Missing Link & Your Backyard Pharmacy

Building in Public:

Don't Deadhead Everything!

Complete Guide to Native Plants in Bethlehem PA: Transform Your Lehigh Valley Garden with Eastern Red Columbine and Butterfly Weed

Start Here: From Painted Rocks to a Greener Bethlehem

Thank you for reading!!

If you have any topics, ideas or questions you’d like me to cover just shoot me an email. Thanks again for reading!

- Mike Ruggiero
Ruggiero Sustainable Solutions
Ruggiero Landscaping

Living Landscapes

The Living Laboratory: Lessons from a 1980s Childhood in a 1920s House

1-3 inches of snow (and Gram’s dandelion salad)

Redefining Curb Appeal: The 12% "Resilience Premium"

Future-Proofing Your Sanctuary: 5 Sustainable Landscape Trends for 2026

The Missing Link & Your Backyard Pharmacy

Building in Public:

Don't Deadhead Everything!

Complete Guide to Native Plants in Bethlehem PA: Transform Your Lehigh Valley Garden with Eastern Red Columbine and Butterfly Weed

Start Here: From Painted Rocks to a Greener Bethlehem

Thank you for reading!!

If you have any topics, ideas or questions you’d like me to cover just shoot me an email. Thanks again for reading!- Mike RuggieroRuggiero Sustainable SolutionsRuggiero Landscaping

If you have any topics, ideas or questions you’d like me to cover just shoot me an email. Thanks again for reading!

- Mike Ruggiero
Ruggiero Sustainable Solutions
Ruggiero Landscaping