Glyphosate is one of the world’s most popular weed killer. It’s a broad spectrum herbicide; particularly useful for broadleaf weeds and grasses. Often viewed as the lesser of the herbicide evils, rumblings about its potential impact on the environment are growing.

Most of us would have heard of Peak Oil, but what about Peak Soil? Soil is yet another natural resource we are rapidly depleting. Learn about the differences between dirt and soil and what you can do to help conserve this precious material.

So much of what we send to landfill consists of material that could be used in our garden. Discover nature’s magic behind composting and pick up a few tips on how to produce compost for your garden.

As reuse is the second of the green 3 R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle), if your old garden hose has had it, keep it around instead of sending it to landfill. Some tips for alternative uses.

Thinking about starting a worm farm? It can be a fun way to compost some of your household waste. Green Living Tips readers can get a 10% discount on red wriggler composting worms from Worms Etc. Get the coupon code here.

Peat is still used extensively around the world in the garden and as a fuel. Peat moss is also a gardener’s favorite, but our peat and peat moss consumption is wreaking havoc on wetlands where these materials form – read more about the issues and alternatives.

Turf wars – the case for and against natural grass and artificial lawn in relation to the environment

Back yard wildlife isn’t confined to birds, lizards and other animals. There’s probably a bunch of interesting stuff going on down at ground level in your garden. Take the time to learn a bit more about the fascinating world of smaller critters.