Alternative Lawn Care Tips And Methods

Over the last several years, a variety of alternative lawn care methods have been sought by those looking for another solution. These products are unique because they do not have chemicals in them. This makes them eco-friendly. Experts say that the use of chemical based fertilizers, pesticides and other products can not only poison your lawn, but affect the health and well being of your family, too. Most often, you will not notice these adverse health effects on your family. Yet, if you have pet

25 Gorgeously Green And Eco-Friendly Jewelry Fashions

Jewelry is a matter of personal taste, to each his or her own. There are many eco-friendly jewelry designs from vintage, repurposed, recycled; why not go green baby and look good at the same time! We would end up filling many less landfills while styling a knockout piece of jewelry. Some are green and absolutely gorgeous while others fall somewhere far beneath the green but great mark. Make a statement that you are good to the planet as you accessorize. Here are 25 eco-friendly jewelry fashions

Pretty Prius Freeway Flowers: What About the Water Restrictions?

Watering 2010 Prius billboard on Pasadena Freeway. Photo by RCruger Call me an eco-curmudgeon, but a new ad campaign from Toyota to celebrate the 2010 Prius model has taken seed in Southern California. Nine “oversized” eco-friendly “Harmony Floralscapes” were planted along freeways with more than 20,000 living flowers. Beautification is wonderful (thank you, Lady Bird Johnson ), but not during drought and wildfires. San Francisco, you’re next. And how is watering it during daylight enviro

How to Make a Garden in Berkeley for FREE: Part II

We may be heading towards September, but there is still time to plant a fall crop (consult a Planting Schedule ), and if you follow these steps, you can do it for absolutely FREE! I already covered the first steps in last week’s post : Step 1. Preparing the land: The FREE Tool-Lending Library Step 2. Acquiring good soil: The Berkeley Marina FREE Compost Giveaway This week, I’ll reveal my final two secrets to spend-free success in your backyard garden endeavor. Step 3. Planting

Finding a Organic Lawn Care Product

So you have read a natural lawn care review or two and know that you want to start using natural, organic products in your garden but are not sure where to turn, you should know that there are a few stores in particular that are really going to be worth you checking out. If you want to find a great natural lawn care product, here are a few places where you will want to go shopping. Environmental Factor If you are trying to find a great natural lawn mowing selection, there is the Envir

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