Tag: Compost

How to Start Composting

How to Start Composting

You may already know that composting is a great way to enrich your soil, and that it’s great for the environment. It’s a free, simple way to save the earth while helping your garden thrive. However, you might not know how to get started. Read on for a few tips on how to start composting…. Read more »

Easy Ways to Dispose of Yard Waste

Easy Ways to Dispose of Yard Waste

As the days cool and foliage thins out, the fall is a perfect time to do some seasonal yard maintenance. Unfortunately, by the time you remove dead growth from trees, rake leaves and prune bushes, you can wind up with a whole new job on your hands: getting rid of all that waste. After all,… Read more »

Pet-Friendly Pest Control Options

Pet-Friendly Pest Control Options

Chemical pesticides might be pretty good at keeping invasive insects at bay, but for those of us who have pets and children around the house, they might not be the best option. These pesticides rely on harsh chemical compounds that are poisonous not only to the insects in your yard, but to any other organisms… Read more »

Tips for Maintaining an Eco-Friendly Lawn

Tips for Maintaining an Eco-Friendly Lawn

As environmental concerns have come to the forefront of society’s collective consciousness, homeowners around the world have been making a concerted effort to mitigate their impact on local ecosystems. In the past decade, the “greenness” of lawns has taken on a whole new meaning to reflect this marked shift in priorities. In this entry, we’ll… Read more »