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Green Options in Fighting off a Pest Invasion

Green Options in Fighting off a Pest Invasion

While pests have developed over the millions of years, it took only about 50 for science to keep up the pace. Today, with increasing environmental concerns, non-toxic pest control options that are harmless to humans, non-pest species, and the soil and water resources...

Living Walls And Vertical Gardens

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_wall#mediaviewer/File:Mur_v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tal_int%C3%A9rieur.jpg   Everyone wants the best for their property and do their best to improve it every now and again. Decorating your home is one of the easiest ways to make...

Using Less Water in the Garden

Using Less Water in the Garden

Many of us have childhood memories playing outside during warm weather and getting caught in the stream of water as our parents fed the garden with the hose. It may have been fun to catch a few drops while the tomatoes were being drenched but overall it wasn’t...

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Ecoraster Storm water solutions products

Ecoraster Storm water solutions products

Cities are grappling with storm water run-off more than ever as storms become more violent and development increases leaving less permeable land. In heavy rains, sewers sometimes aren't able to handle the downpour that might happen (think Toronto in July, 2013, or...

Permaculture 101: Turning lawns into food

Pop quiz: What's wrong with this picture? Bucolic backyard setting If you're like most of us out there your answer is probably "Nothing." It's a beautiful, peaceful  setting, shady in spots, tranquil, how can there be anything wrong with it? If you're involved...

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