Tag: Environment

Winter weeds, which mature in the late spring begin growing now. By applying a pre-emergence herbicide such as Benefin, Trifluralin, Isoxaben or Pendimethalin, you can prevent the winter weeds from ever being a problem. Timing and water application is needed and following the label instructions is essential for adequate results. One of the biggest problems… Continue reading Go Organic and see your plants blossom

There are things we can do in our daily lives where we can incorporate our beliefs into our daily practice. One of these is using recycled paper products, especially toilet paper. Recycled toilet paper has come a long way from the days of the late 70s and the scratchy material with the consistency of cardboard.… Continue reading Recycling Mother Nature

1. Use a rain barrel to catch rooftop run-off.2. Keep your sidewalks clean. Don’t sweep trash into storm drains.3. Plant native trees and shrubs.4. Reduce or eliminate the use of fertilizer.5. Reduce or eliminate the use of pesticides.6. Clean up after your pets.7. Reduce the amount of your yard devoted to grass.8. Use porous surfaces… Continue reading 10 Ways You Could Make a Difference in Local Watersheds?

Did you know that between 500 billion and a trillion plastic bags are consumed each year?  China, Ireland, South Africa, Rwanda and many more countries have already moved towards reducing plastic bags.  Why can’t we?  Plastic bags present a serious litter problem because they are lightweight and hard to contain.  They blow around and get… Continue reading Addressing the Plastic Bag Problem