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Apr 09

Build Your Own Rain Barrel To Save Money, Environment

According to the EPA, during summer months, lawn and garden watering account for roughly 40% of a typical home's water use. It's a statistic that reminds us how "green lawns" can be wasteful to both the environment and household budgets  -- especially with drought conditions expected and water costs rising in many U.S. municipalities. As a homeowner in DC , to help Mother Nature and your wallet, consider added a rain barrel to your home. A rain barrel is a rain-capturing system that … [Read more...]

May 23

All-Natural Pest And Weed Control For Your Garden

If you've spent time making your garden look great this spring, you'll want to spend time helping it stay that way through the summer. This brief video will teach you how to keep your yard pest- and weed-free using eco-friendly products and nature, itself -- all without the use of dangerous chemicals. Some of the tips in the video include: Planting flowering nectar-bearing plants to attract "beneficial" insects Using electronic repellents and netting to keep pests away Adding a bird … [Read more...]