"Green" Gardening
It's summertime, folks! It's the perfect time for enjoying the outdoors and perhaps doing plenty of gardening. But, even though your garden may technically be green in color, it may not be "green" in the sense of being a low-impact garden. Here are some tips from Greenpeace to making your garden really "green":
- Get solar-powered lawn equipment. Or, consider the old school, "Flintstones"-styled mower.
- Try to use rain water to water your garden. Wait for it to rain or store rain water. Water your garden early in the morning or at night when there will be less evaporation from the hot sun.
- Plant flower and plant species that are native to your area. They will require less water and care than non-native species.
- Use organic soil, mulch, and compost. Your garden will be healthier.
- Try natural pest control solutions. For example, many species of insects are repelled by garlic and onion.
