According to the National Gardening Association (NGA) organic gardening, or all natural gardening, is growing quickly in popularity with more folks then ever using all-natural gardening methods. Results from NGA’s 2004 and 2008 Environmental Lawn and Garden surveys show that “Households that use only all-natural fertilizer, insect, and weed controls increased from an estimated 5 million households in 2004 to 12 million in 2008.”

When the 2008 Environmental Lawn and Garden Survey asked U.S. households, “In your opinion, how important is it that residential, commercial, and municipal lawns and landscapes be maintained in an environmentally friendly way?” 89% of said households …read more

According to the EPA, 5% of U.S. air pollution is generated by lawn mowers alone and another 5% by all other gas-powered yard equipment. As a gardener or home landscaper how to mow your lawn has likely crossed your mind at one point. If one goal is clean air and a healthy lawn then you’ll want to rethink gas-powered lawn mowers.

The EPA says that while lawn mowers are small, and seem harmless, the real issue is that so many people own them. Since they’re widely used, the levels of carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas, released by all mowers …read more

Homeowners are becoming increasingly more aware of the need for eco-friendly home improvement practices, but are also very mindful of their tighter budgets. When it comes to sprucing up your lawn and garden this spring, there are plenty of ways to “green” your outdoor space all while saving you money.

The “helpful hardware man” at Ace Hardware offers a few tips on helping the planet while maintaining a lush and frugal garden:
— Use People Power: Consider hand tools and other human-powered
equipment, such as push-reel lawnmowers, that requires little to no
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If you’re planning an organic spring garden use the following three tips to keep your garden green and healthy…

Grow the right plants:
Native plants are almost always the best choice for your organic garden. Native plants are suitable to your area thus made to stand up to the natural elements better than exotic varieties. Native plants thrive in your local soil, climate, and water availability and also need less care than other plants. Find plants that will work in your growing zone at the National Gardening Association (click on regional).
Try raised beds:
Raised beds work well in many areas. Raised beds …read more