Recycled materials boost garden Green factor from bottles to textiles
The article notes a Korean firm turning recycled plastic bottles into finer textiles and details gloves costing 19.95 per pair. It cites EPA data on 2007 recycling rates, contrasts with organic and biodegradable garden products from EcoForms CowPots peat containers and mulch from crumb rubber, and quotes Bonnie Plants and Gardener's Supply Co on greener consumer trends and costs.
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Game plan guides a thriving home garden startup
A practical guide to starting a garden with a plan including plant selection, site prep, soil testing, and step by step routines. It covers creating a clean canvas for beds, soil enrichment, weed control, planting and dividing perennials, and starting vegetable and herb plots with attention to soil pH, compost, and fertilization.
Local couple earns Healthy Yard designation in Kansas
Donna and Ed Blacks celebrate a Healthy Yard designation after years of renovations. They tamed drainage, rebuilt lawn, and replaced unsuitable plants with drought tolerant varieties. They core-aerate each fall, mulch beds, and attract pollinators with butterfly bushes milkweed and coneflower while monitoring pests and inviting songbirds.
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Joe Pye
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