Gardening

Most people use fertilizer in larger quantities and more often than necessary. This means wasted money and unnecessary harm to the environment. Over fertilizing will turn a lawn green quickly, but it will also make it vulnerable to disease, weeds and the summer heat. Excess … [Read more...] about Use less fertilizer

When doing lawn maintenance, leave the lawn clippings where they fall, instead of bagging them and throwing them away. The clippings will fertilize the soil and save money on fertilizer, not to mention all that time bagging up lawn cuttings. If you mow frequently, the clippings … [Read more...] about Save money and water by using a rainwater collection system for the garden

Store-bought compost can be expensive - $5 for a small bag. Making your own at home is simple. Grab a few old 2 x 4s and some chicken wire to build a compost box. Fill the compost box with yard waste and food scraps and make sure to mix it up once in a while. It will keep food … [Read more...] about Save $5 per bag of compost by making your own fertilizer and mulch

Don't cut the lawn too short, because it will respond by growing faster. Also, lower mowed lawns require more water and herbicides - i.e., more work and money - to keep them going. So aim to cut no more than a third of the lawn's height at one time. Make sure to mow the lawn when … [Read more...] about Avoid mowing a wet lawn or cutting a lawn too short

The key to a thick, green lawn is frequent mowing, which will keep the grass growing strong and also keep out weeds. Good, sharp blades on the lawnmower will cut grass faster and cleaner than dull blades. Also, dull blades rough up the grass, making it more vulnerable to disease. … [Read more...] about Maintain your mower and mow frequently