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Garden Tips
The
more you know about your regional environment, the more success you'll have
growing your garden. Important factors to consider include soil type, climate
and environment, what you want to get out of your garden, and how much time and
effort you want to put into maintaining your garden. Little things, like how
short you cut your grass, or choosing native species, can go a long way towards
improving the health of your yard and the environment with no additional effort
on your part. You can easily incorporate green gardening and living techniques
in your garden and backyard to benefit both your family and the
environment.
Before You Get Started
It’s a good idea to get your soil tested, especially if you plan to create a vegetable garden or if young children will be playing in the dirt, possibly exposing them to lead.
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It’s a good idea to get your soil tested, especially if you plan to create a vegetable garden or if young children will be playing in the dirt, possibly exposing them to lead.
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Benefits of Mulch
A layer of mulch will help prevent the germination of many weed seeds, reducing the need for cultivation or the use of herbicides.
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A layer of mulch will help prevent the germination of many weed seeds, reducing the need for cultivation or the use of herbicides.
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Plant Choices
Once established, native and adapted plants are very low maintenance, require little to no pesticides or fertilizers, and survive well on available water.
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Once established, native and adapted plants are very low maintenance, require little to no pesticides or fertilizers, and survive well on available water.
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How Green is Your Grill?
When barbecuing, choose gas over charcoal for a lower-emitting grilling method.
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When barbecuing, choose gas over charcoal for a lower-emitting grilling method.
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