Quick Fixes for Stinky Worm Compost Bins
June 20th, 2013 | by Tara O'Brien
Green Living Ideas is super happy to welcome yet another writer to our team, Tara O’Brien. Tara is a recent [&hellip
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Grass Clippings: How to Compost and Recycle Lawn Waste
May 9th, 2012 | by Lynn Fang
Most of us still have lawns all around us, which, while beautiful, are truly energy intensive in Maintaining. The're use of water, gas-powered mowing and weed killing are harsh on local eco-systems . You could consider a lawn alternative, such as a native plant garden, or something that fits with your micro-climate. Some people even grow food and veggie beds in their front lawns. If your heart's set on keeping your lawn, consider cutting down on your energy use with a push-reel lawn mower and let your grass clippings stay on your lawn. Here's how to compost and recycle your grass clippings
Mulch, Mulch, Glorious Mulch
August 26th, 2011 | by Guest Contributor
Fall is around the corner and of all the wonderful things you can do for the garden is mulching and this is why
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