Your Greener Yard

When greening up your yard this summer, here are a few “green” alternatives to consider.

Try Xeriscaping your yard. Xeriscape is a way to landscape your yard without requiring additional irrigation. This technique is heavily promoted in areas that do not have easily accessible supplies of fresh water, and as climate patterns shift is also catching on in other areas too. Which plants do you use when xeriscaping your yard? It all depends upon your local climate.

Keep and maintain surroundings that favor the naturally occurring beneficial insects, as well as those that you are releasing. Food, water, shelter, and a poison-free environment are their major requirements for survival and good performance. Remove toxic chemicals from the equation. Realize the hazards associated with the use of Pesticides. Learn about natural alternatives to pest control, that really work. Ant problems? Try damp coffee grounds, or squeeze lemon juice on the area. Fleas or ticks driving your pooch crazy? Try a rinse with rosemary. Boil 2 pints of water, add two tablespoons of Rosemary, and let soak twenty minutes. Drain and let cool. Wash your pet as usual, with soap and warm water. Towel dry and apply the herbal rinse. Apply this to the pet with a spray bottle or sponge, and let it dry completely, on its own before letting your pet out.

If aphids are eating vegetable garden, Ladybugs offer a natural solution and Praying Mantis will eat any insects they can catch.

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