Lawn & Garden
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How to Create Your Own Eco-Friendly Worm Farm
Using worms to create an eco-friendly garden may be one of nature's best kept secrets. Worm farming does not require a lot of work and can be fun and educational for the entire family. Here's a simple guide to make your own eco-friendly worm farm...By October 16, 2011
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Getting to Grips with Composting: A Beginners Guide
Composting ticks so many boxes. For starters it’s great fun, can save you a packet and is a big friend to the environment. With a few simple tricks you can begin enjoying the benefits of composting today.By September 20, 2011
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Gardening and Homesteading in the City and Suburbs
Homesteading is mainly about self-sufficiency and living greener with less of an impact on the environment. Maybe you can't move to the countryside, disconnect the power company or the local water and sewer utility, but you can live a more planet...By September 19, 2011
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Organic Pest Control for Home & Garden
Searching for organic combatants in pest control? In this guide for organic pest control for your home and garden, a variety of methods are explored to eradicate pests from your environment - safely. Bookmarking this guide keeps pest control answers...By September 16, 2011
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Get Old Tree Stumps out of Your Yard for Good
Stump grinders are an economical way remove tree stumps that are in the way or that are unsightly. A stump grinder is easy to rent, and easy to use. It is critical, however, to use the machine correctly and safely to avoid damaging the grinder or hurting...By August 22, 2011
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DIY Natural Hydroponic Fertilizer
Growing organic plants hydroponically at home doesn’t have to involve having a degree in chemistry or some huge fancy set-up. Once you’ve gotten your hydroponic started the only maintenance necessary is keeping nutrients flowing.By August 17, 2011
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Duckweed Taking Over Your Pond? Try These Natural Solutions
Duckweed (Lemna minor) can cover an entire pond in a matter of days under the right conditions. Removing duckweed without the aid of chemicals is tricky and involves a homeopathic approach that treats the entire pond watershed area, but it can...By August 15, 2011
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Upcycle That Leaky Children's Pool into a Garden Planter
Save a leaky plastic pool for use in your garden during the next planting season. Wash it, allow it to dry and store it out of the way until needed. Use it to create a plastic swimming pool garden once it has been prepared for such, and the pool will...By August 4, 2011
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Seed Exchanges: Save Money on Seeds for Your Garden
What is better than saving money on your garden seeds? Seed exchanges can get you the seeds you want at a price you love, and make you friends in the process.By August 1, 2011
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Preventing and Treating Calcium Deficiency in Organic Garden Plants
Calcium is a necessary nutrient for plant growth. Not always found naturally in the soil, the lack of calcium may lead to calcium deficiency symptoms.By July 31, 2011