How green is your garden?

Canadians love their gardens - if it means a piece of grass and a few rugged bush by the bridge, or a big blowsy English garden roses, perennials and vegetables. Our little patch of green tend to our personal sanctuaries and game rooms are - steps away from the world.





Well, for our gardens, our sanctuaries, it would be better if they had health induction - and environmentally friendly means.





Here are some tips for landscaping "Green"Improve your life in the countryside this summer:





Start with the trees





Your trees are your best resource landscape. Trees allow winter sun in the house when he needs it most, and shield you from the sweltering rays of the summer. If your home is blessed with shade, you are already a leaf 10 degrees cooler than exposed properties in direct sunlight. Trees provide the best possible air conditioning - clean, clear and majestic! Evergreens planted onnorth side of the house help to avoid the winter chills. There are other important health benefits trees and all kinds of trees, the air around you clean. It is no surprise that many homeowners a lot of money to pay for large trees. But if you start planting now, before you know it (with care and patience minimum). You too can enjoy the many benefits that offer free trees.





The birds and the bees





Butterflies and ladybugs a. Everybody wants to winThe kinds of good creatures for your garden for pest control. Birds love thick bushes, shallow birdbaths, plant native fruits, nuts and seed plants. They also love to have a trickle of water. A small pump will help the best effect: the lowest current flow of water in a shallow dish or depression skirt.





Enter butterflies in a sunny spot protected full of colorful flowers and a butterfly house rock hot sun. Bees loveflowers produce nectar, ladybugs love Queen Anne's Lace, and all these treasures thrive in a chemical environment.





These are creatures that will help create a healthy, happy garden - protect plants from pests and bad.





Go Native





Nurseries offering native plants popping up everywhere now, so it is easier for you to native plants. There are all kinds of reasons for the submission of the Native HardyPlanted in the garden, are usually free from pests and diseases, drought-resistant parasites and attractive.





Queen Anne's lace, tansy, all types of daisies and lilies - the call of our native plants is incredibly long and beautiful.





Roll out the Barrel





We are talking about rain barrels - ideal for different maximum water collection. The volume of water after a short rain also apparently caughtSurprise you. Your plants will be happier with hot water instead of chlorine untreated icy cold water from the garden hose - and save money on your water bill.





Black Gold





Start composting now and next year will be surprisingly rich black stuff to spray on the lawn and flower beds are. Many communities have barrels made of plastic, but it is more efficient (and aesthetically) to a wooden framedevice for three fixed sides slatted front cabinet.





Think of effort, not an animal - most of kitchen and garden waste (grass) is acceptable. Keep the compost pile damp (positioning helps him in the shade) and put a stick in it once in a while. That's it.





Acceptable weed and pest control





synthetic chemical garden do not enjoy your garden - the balance of healthy soil, earthworms,good insects, birds and other creatures. Declare a season-not chemicals in your garden. Kill weeds with vinegar or a dose of hot water. Stop using soap water spray to control aphids, snails and diatomaceous earth.





Put up a bat box, a bat eats thousands of mosquitoes, and does not deserve its reputation as a Halloween-y. Garden-friendly insects such as ladybugs and praying mantis will patrol for a number of insect problem. physical entrapment is also good (eg food for beerSnails, etc.) Feel free to not use the good old hose and bruises!





Mr. Toad





A house-tone frog or other cool place to attract


Toad: One of the best friends of your garden.





Push mowers Renaissance





Remember the beautiful sound Clackety "your grandfather's old push-mower? Cancel your gym membership for the summer: low-tech, clean, push mower cutting your grass efficient, quiet andThem a little 'training, too.

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