Green Gardening

Using a Chiminea to Clear Garden Waste

January 29, 2012

A garden heater can be a great idea if you’ve been wanting to spend more time in your garden. Gas-fuelled patio heaters are available, but a wood-fired garden heater, such as a chiminea or firebowl, is a more environmentally-friendly option, and if you use garden waste as fuel, it can help you keep your garden [...]

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4 Green Outdoor Gift Ideas

August 21, 2011

Looking for a gift for a friend who has it all? We’ve all been there. It can be very hard to find something for these people when birthdays or holidays come around. And what if they’re a very eco-conscious person? That used to make the task even harder. But now, that’s no longer the case. [...]

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What can you compost? The Good, The Bad and the… Mediocre

July 6, 2011

There’s a lot of confusion about what you can and cannot compost. It’s obvious that you can put stuff like grass on a compost heap – everybody does that. But what about the other stuff, the contentious “should-I-shouldn’t-I” materials which some people insist are beneficial but which are shunned completely by others? Here’s a fairly [...]

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Enjoy A Chemical Free Garden

June 11, 2011

Chemicals are in widespread use in gardens today. They have many functions including protecting plants and crops from common pests and encouraging the growth of plants and crops. However, the use of chemicals in the garden has many disadvantages which should be thoroughly considered by any gardener. Moreover, alternatives to chemicals are available which will [...]

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Help! I’ve Got Feral Cats in My Yard!

June 2, 2011

If you’ve got feral cats in your yard, you’re probably experiencing damage to your garden, lawn or landscaping. If you’ve got pet cats, you want to protect them from the diseases feral cats can be carrying. This post will go over the best cat repellents and how to properly use cat traps. Cat Repellents Come [...]

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Get Rid of a Squirrel Problem Once and For All with a Squirrel Trap

June 1, 2011

Keeping squirrels out of your yard is pretty much impossible. They are incredible climbers and no fence would ever keep them out. However, you can employ some tactics to keep squirrels out of your house. If you’ve got a squirrel in your home, here are some squirrel trap tips and ideas for what you can [...]

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What’s So Great About Organic Foods?

May 22, 2011

With so many pros and cons about organics making their way across the airwaves, it’s important to get back to basics. No politics or mental gymnastics required, just good old common sense. What Makes Organic Better? First, and foremost, organic foods taste better! They are fresher and mostly grown locally, instead of having been picked [...]

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How To Grow Organic Tomatoes

April 3, 2011

This blog post on how to grow organic tomatoes will show you how you can have a big crop of delicious and healthy organic tomatoes on your table in the easiest way possible. The tomato is a sensitive plant and there are several traps that lie in wait for your juicy fruit, but with a [...]

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The Principles Of Square Foot Gardening

December 31, 2010

Square foot gardening is an idea made popular by Mel Bartholomew in the 1980s. It is ideal for the smaller organic garden, because it is an intensive method of gardening based around ideas of companion planting, water conservation and avoiding pesticides and weed killers.

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Landscaping the Green Way

October 24, 2010

Gardening and landscaping is a favorite pastime for many individuals. Spending time working in the dirt can be extremely therapeutic, and the end result can be enjoyed by multiple people. While working with nature seems to be an incredibly environmentally-friendly process, modern gardening techniques can actually be deceptively harmful. From toxic pesticides to the massive amounts of water some gardens require, gardening can hurt the environment in many different ways. Fortunately, with the right tools and techniques, maintaining your lawn doesn’t have to be in direct opposition to green living.