When garden waste is composted, it decomposes aerobically – that is, using oxygen. Unlike landfills, which decompose waste anaerobically (without oxygen), garden composting produces few greenhouse gases. And when you recycle your garden waste, you are providing yourself with useful, organic compost, thus eliminating the need for synthetic fertilizers.
Here are some ideas for how you can recycle your garden waste. Read the rest of this entry
Have you been wanting to use a more natural type of pest control in your garden? You can make your own natural garden sprays to control pests, and the ingredients are not expensive. In fact, you probably have a lot of these items already in your home or growing in your garden. Here are some recipes for repelling the pests from your yard and garden.
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A lot of people tend to react to spiders – especially big ones – with fear. Garden spiders can get quite large, but before you run, scream, or squish, stop and think about the benefits of having spiders in your garden.
Yes, spiders can be beneficial. They eat insects that cause problems for humans, such as wasps and mosquitoes. They do tend to be secretive and reclusive, which contributes to their creepy reputation. They move quickly when startled, and you never know when you will come upon one. Read the rest of this entry
You don’t have to pour hazardous chemicals onto your yard or garden to kill weeds. Using natural weed killers means the weeds, not you, get poisoned! Here are some ideas of how to rid your yard of weeds without the health risks associated with synthetic weed killers.
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Mango trees are best known for the succulent, juicy fruits they produce. However, mango wood is being discovered as a lovely, richly-grained wood that works well for a variety of projects. Here is why mango wood is a sustainable choice.
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