Organic Gardening – What is It?
Organic gardening can be described as gardening without the use of man-made chemical pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Some say it provides the gardener a harmony with nature. It is not a new concept, but has become an increasingly popular type of gardening in recent years given the fact that everyone is going “green”. Organic [...]
How To Choose An Environmentally Friendly Garden Hose
Consumers are becoming more and more aware of the affects that every day household items can have on the environment. Let’s face it, going “green” has become hip. Americans are increasingly looking for products that do not harm the environment. Manufacturers are jumping on the trend towards environmentally friendly products in big way. In fact, [...]
The Green Home – and Yard
So surely a garden is always green – it does not need to be made environmentally friendly? Well, yes and no; while we read much information about how to create green housing, less is written about the yards. Some yards are green, but some are not. Many of us still add to the pollution [...]
Organic Garden Tips And So Much More!
In this day and age, many people are becoming more aware of the environment as well as the world around them. If you’re an official “Greenie” or you want to get into organic gardening there a few really easy ways to go about this! First off, why should you try anything organic or “green?” [...]
Garden Toads Need Water!
The season is now in full bloom. Tomatoes are big, irises tall, roses are fragrant and pesty garden insects are making their presence known. This is when we need and appreciate our garden friendly toads for their remarkable ability to eat and devour these destructive pests. For many, however, garden friendly toads won’t stay [...]