Eco-friendly options for beautifying the backyard
Provincial and municipal bans on cosmetic pesticides have added urgency to the hunt for green garden products, and surely contributed to the enormous interest generated by additions to Scotts EcoSense line which hit stores within the last few weeks. Lashing of rain and loads of sunshine have contributed to verdant gardens early in the season in many parts of the country. But more and more gardeners want their outdoor spaces to be green in both senses of the word, and are looking to eco-friendly options for a beautiful backyard. The product is available at Home Depot, Rona, Lowes and Canadian Tire and comes in 709-ml, two-litre and four-litre bottles, which cost about $10, $20 and $30 respectively. New this season is Weed B Gon, which uses iron to kill weeds while leaving grass unharmed, and which can be used at any time during the growing season. “When weeds take in too much iron, it causes an oxidization process at the cellular level that kills the weed. Two applications several days apart shrivelled the broadleaf plantain that litter my lawn, despite the fact that there was a lot of rain during that time.
yourhome.ca on 11.06.10 | File Under Gardening | CommentsGardening gifts tips: garden tool set, gardening magazines, tote ...
Apart from the usual tools, such tool set should contain a trowel (weeding and digging of dirt for planting plants), a garden fork (for loosening up soil and mixing compost), a garden cultivator (for cutting down weeds and aerating soil) and a... Moreover, finding interesting garden gifts is quite easier as there is always a new gardening tool set or a gadget that a gardener would like to try. For serious gardeners, selecting a better gardening tool set than a basic one would ensure a wonderful gardening experience. However, while buying gardening tool set, check for aluminum or stainless steel body for long lasting, rust-free use. Speaking from my experience, my husband is an avid gardener and no other gift could make his eyes lit up with interest as gardening gifts. Watching a vacant yard transform into a beautiful garden is also a matter of great pride for a gardener. I prefer buying individual tool pieces and, then to bring in a personal touch, present them in a beautiful home-made gardening tote....
Nina Ghosh Konar | File Under Gardening | CommentsGarden Tool Set - News
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