As more and more people embrace the “Green Movement” by taking steps to reduce their negative effects on the environment, many are looking for ways to practice “eco-friendly” gardening. The following tips from the Environmental Protection Agency are sure to make any property more kind to the environment we all share.
Untreated wood and leaf waste can be shredded into chip form for use as a mulch in planting beds and around trees and shrubs.
Make a point of recycling used soil and tires from lawn and garden equipment.
Keep lawn mowers and other gardening equipment in efficient operating condition by performing regular maintenance according to the owner’s manual. This will help to save fuel and protect the air quality.
Leave grass clippings on your lawn or use a mulching mower. The clippings will return nutrients to the soil instead of taking up space in landfills.
Try to use garden tools that are made from recycled content. Examples include garden hoses made from old tires, stepping stones made from old glass bottles, and hand tools made from recycled plastic.
If you want to replace a plant that’s still healthy, consider donating it to a community garden or school. Or, offer it to a neighbor.
