Archive for the ‘Green Gardening’ Category

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Building a Rainwater Collection System

Water conservation is an important aspect of the going green movement.

We are encouraged to limit our water consumption by purchasing efficient appliances and fixtures as well as adopting water saving habits. One excellent way to go green in your garden is to set up a rainwater collection system. Rainwater collectors can be used to reduce your overall water usage by giving a free way to water your garden. Not only is this great for the environment, it’s also has a desirable effect on your water bill! You have several options to help you purchase a complete rainwater collection system using pre-made barrels and gutter diverting kits. Check out the options available online. Or you save a little money and do-it-yourself. In this article, you will get a step-by-step tutorial on how to build your own rainwater collector with materials purchased from your local hardware store.
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Companion Planting

No matter if you are setting up a garden in containers on a deck or creating a larger backyard garden plot, diversity is the most important aspect in organic gardening.

Companion planting can help you obtain a balanced eco-system within your garden. Many plants have natural substances in their roots, flowers, leaves etc. that can repel harmful pests, attract helpful insects, and even enhance the growth and flavor of certain other varieties. In nature, every ecosystem is full of a diversity of plants, insects, animals and other organisms that work together in natural balance. A complementary system like the ones found in nature requires no foreign additions such as pesticides or herbicides to thrive.
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