Here’s a question: Do you end up killing most of what you grow in your garden each year? This has happened to me and I’m confident there are several of you who can relate. Life gets busy and – just when you believe you have it all under control – you realize your tomatoes and… Read More
Organic Gardening
Benefits of Organic Lawn Care
Choosing organic lawn care today is smart, responsible and, well…essential! Let’s face it, it’s pretty much a no-brainer if we wish to protect our precious resources including the health and well-being of plants, animals and our environment. Oh, did we forget to mention your own health (derr)? Learn the benefits below and don’t forget to… Read More
Living Walls: Planting Seeds from a New Perspective
While many of you are celebrating the 4th of July holiday with picnics or fireworks, others may seek rest and relaxation in the form of gardening. There is no reason you can’t add a splash of green this weekend to your red, white and blue. In a prior post, we shared 5 Reasons to Create… Read More
Seaweed: Great for Gardens, Not Just Sushi
Whether you have vegetable beds in your yard, a balcony garden, or just a few flowers along a perimeter fence, those of us with a green thumb are hoping for the best when it comes to our plants this summer. Shrubs and greenery can be advantageous for curb appeal and occasionally for food, but in… Read More
Green Thumb: 5 Reasons to Create a Vertical Garden
It’s becoming impossible to visit a public space, commercial building or upscale hotel without witnessing one of these. No, your eyes are not playing tricks on you. The above photo represents that latest trend in interior and exterior landscaping -vertical gardens or, living walls as they are referred to. Installation via Woolly Pockets, modular trays,… Read More
Ants Away – Indoors & Out
If you followed our last post, Bugs Begone! 7 Non-Toxic Ant Control Recipes, then you have hopefully reaped the benefits of an ant-free picnic or celebration. But, as we all know, ants can also be a problem inside the home. Ants follow pheromone trails left by other ants to help them find food sources. Following… Read More
Bugs Begone! 7 Non-Toxic Ant Control Recipes
The Labor Day weekend celebration is a time for fun, laughter, food and invited family & friends…not uninvited ants! If you are planning a picnic, mountain or beach outing to celebrate this holiday, then you’ll be pleased to know you do not need to resort to toxic ant control remedies to protect you and your… Read More
A Zen Workout You’ll Really “Dig!”
Fitness centers are fun, but in no way comparable to Disneyland. Why then, do we find ourselves dishing out high monthly maintenance fees on gym memberships consisting of long lines? Or, better yet – sweat-stained equipment, annoying music and gawking eyes? Do you wish there was an alternative solution that would offer the benefit of… Read More