Do it yourself: Don’t pay someone else to dig, plant, cut and prune for you. In addition to saving money, the exercise will make your feel better. If working in the yard makes you grown – get over it. [...]
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 Turn down your thermostat Every degree lower in the winter or higher in the summer you put it is a 10 percent decrease on your energy bill.  |
With water restrictions in many areas, it’s important to think of ways to help your garden use less water. Some simple steps can help you to save a lot of water. [...] I have lived in the Phoenix area for a while now and the thought of having a vegetable garden never entered my mind, never researched it either, just thought it wasn’t possible. We ALWAYS had a garden in the east so why not here. Upon some internet research and information from a friend I found out we actually have the ideal weather for one. [...] Grow greener grass on your side of the fence, naturally. Easy steps to get your lawn off drugs, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides. How to feed the soil and care for the grass so weeds won’t flourish and pests stay away. Organic ways to get rid of grubs, ants and other pests. [...] “Green” technologies are getting a lot of press these days. However, a closer look reveals their “brown” side. Truly sustainable and green living really means less technology, not different technology. Learn a few simple things you can do to make a meaningful difference. [...] There are many ways to integrate natural lawn care into your lifestyle, and very few of them require much time or effort on your part. [...] Our most precious resource on earth is the life flowing water that makes up almost 80% of our body. Water is our common bond with all living beings and should be given our greatest reverence… [...] Eco Friendly Catering Companies that source their food locally are similar to restaurants and grocers that have the same philosophy. It’s obvious really, isn’t it? No, it’s not. A grocery shop that brings its produce in from the local farms is supplying to a known market and that market is going to be buying for at most the next four days; a restaurant is similar because they’ll know their demographic too. [...] “April Showers bring May Flowers…” is the old adage that describes the spring months across many parts of the country where rain is plentiful. During April and May, it is hard to imagine not being able to provide life giving water to your vegetable garden. When the tomato and bean plants need a sprinkle, turning on the hose is easily done and never given a second thought. [...] Reduce, reuse and recycle every chance you get. It may take some time, but just by being aware you will increase your practice of the 3 “R’s”. The next time you go to throw out that old piece of lumber, fencing, or light fixture, stop yourself and take a load to the local reuse store. You may also find that reclaimed lumber fits the bill for your next building project. [...] Researches have estimated that growing a home vegetable garden can reduce a person’s carbon emission by as much as 17%. Here is some advice to get you started on your road to a greener lifestyle and spending less money. [...] Mild winters and hot summers make it possible for San Diego residents to garden year round. Organic gardening is especially advantageous to this ocean side community that is nestled between the beautiful shore and the mountains. Soil condition in San Diego can be a factor. Those in the higher elevations may find many rocks, and most people will need to water their gardens frequently to prevent soil from drying out. [...] Vermicomposting or vermiculture is basically composting using our friendly little friends the red worms and European night crawlers. With their voracious appetites, we’re able to reap in the benefits or their castings for our gardens. [...] Some of the most astute gardeners out there feel that keeping a compost bin or tumbler out in the open will ruin their landscape. A good alternative to this quandary is keeping the compost in a dual functional composting bench. [...] |
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