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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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.
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