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Environmentally
Responsible Gardening Can Be a Hoot
Garden Defense Owls from Easy Gardener are a great way to deter
pests without poisons.
There's a lot of talk these days about being environmentally responsible
and it's something that many gardeners seek to do. With so many
eco-friendly products on the market, it's easier than ever to be
a good steward of our earth.
Shedding
a favorable light on gardening in the shade
Recently, I have been introduced to several wonderful shade gardeners.
It seems that they are teaching me. Sure, sun gardening allows more
choices, more texture and more flowers. But when I compare the plants
in the sun garden to those in the shade garden, the difference is
incredible.
The
Garden Life: Thoughts On Sustainable Gardening
For many who garden, the concept of gardening naturally or holistically
or organically is one of our greatest challenges. Each new generation
approaches the issues of the modern world from a unique view point.
While some long time gardeners feel intimidated by the idea of eliminating
all non-organic techniques, those who begin gardening in today's
world will likely feel that the use of sustainable gardening practices
is the best choice they can make.
6
steps to a successful backyard transformation
Make a dream list. This time, jot down what you want to add to your
yard. If you have young children, a pool fence or cover is a must.
For landscaping ideas, flip through home and garden magazines. If
you already have a theme in mind, go with it. Because my house today
would be the size of someone's new garage, I want to go with a cozy
cottage theme.
Preparing
for a garden
THOUGH THERE IS no such thing as an effortless garden, preparation
is the first step toward that goal. There are any number of garden
plants that can be expected to increase on their own if the gardener
has provided the right environment for that increase. Gardens, after
all, do not make themselves.
'Green'
lawn and garden care
When you care for your lawn and garden this summer, you could be
harming the environment. Many fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides
and fungicides contain potentially dangerous chemicals and toxins.
These substances can seep into the groundwater or run off into rivers,
lakes, streams, and reservoirs, contaminating local drinking water
sources.
QUICK
TIPS Design Ideas for Drought-Tolerant Landscape
``Xeriscape'' is derived from root words ``xeric,'' meaning dry,
and ``scape,'' denoting a view, as in landscape. So, literally translated,
it is landscape design for dry conditions. Through common use, the
term has become known as the practice of installing drought-resistant
plants, delivering water to them efficiently and keeping their root
balls moist as long as possible. Therefore, another way to refer
to xeriscaping is water-efficient landscape design.
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