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Earth Day: Healing the Earth from Your Own Backyard
Every year on April 22nd, we see the same headlines about global shifts and industrial changes. But for Earth Day , remember that the most immediate power we have isn’t in a boardroom—it’s right outside our back door. We often think of “saving the planet” as a monumental task involving oceans and rainforests. While those matter, the ecosystem in your own backyard is the front line of environmental stewardship. Here is how you can turn your patch of grass into a powerhouse for the planet. 1. Ditch the “Perfection” of the Great American Lawn The traditional, manicured green lawn is often a “green desert.” It requires massive amounts of water…
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How to Outsmart your Weeds Naturally with Corn Gluten
Corn gluten is a natural pre-emergent herbicide to help control annual lawn and garden weeds. Corn gluten prevents a majority of annual weed seeds from sprouting. The dry corn gluten is also a fertilizer containing 9% nitrogen. The liquid form is very convenient, employing a hose end attachment on the bottle for easy application, but does not provide the fertilizing component. Timing is the most important factor in the effectiveness of corn gluten. Corn gluten must be present on the soil before weed seeds sprout (germinate) in order to be effective. Apply corn gluten in late winter and late summer/early fall: Mid-January – This application of corn gluten helps control spring and summer weeds, such…
