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getting back to nature and making your garden more environmentally friendly.

Glyphosate and the environment

September 14, 2011 / Michael Bloch

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.

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Environmentally friendly cockroach control

July 31, 2011 / Michael Bloch

A cockroach infestation is a nightmare for many people. Pick up some earth friendly tips for getting rid of cockroaches – and add your own!

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Peak soil – treating our Earth like dirt

July 4, 2011 / Michael Bloch

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.

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Pest control – extermination vs. neutering or relocation

June 19, 2011 / Michael Bloch

Should the presence or absence of a backbone make so much difference to attitudes related to pest control?

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The magic of compost

May 27, 2011 / Michael Bloch

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.

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Alternative uses for an old garden hose

May 21, 2011 / Michael Bloch

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.

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10% Coupon Discount For Red Wriggler Composting Worms

January 15, 2011 / Michael Bloch

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.

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The peat problem and alternatives

January 2, 2011 / Michael Bloch

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.

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Grass – real vs. synthetic lawns and the environment

October 24, 2010 / Michael Bloch

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

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The "hidden" world right at our feet.

September 22, 2010 / Michael Bloch

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.

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