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weeds • chemicals • hand • problem

Take it easy with the weed killers. My favorite type of weed killer is my hand. In fact, I use none in my garden. If you plant enough and use annuals for filler, weeds will not be much of a problem. Plus, killing weeds with chemicals is really not easy... pre-emergent, post-emergent, etc.

Posted by Benny(15) on Mar 11, 2008 • 0 Comments • 0 Recommendations • 0 Bookmarks
worm • composting

Worm composting: black gold/tea is what the bi-product is. Start with a few dozen or so red worms. Veggie waste, news paper shreds. Just follow the directions. My son and I did it for a while in a shoe box, but we forgot about it in the closet... but, I will do it again. It does not smell at all and you garden will love it.

Posted by Benny(15) on Mar 11, 2008 • 0 Comments • 0 Recommendations • 0 Bookmarks
composting • oak • maple • leaves

Composting your leaves is the easiest way to get into composting. If you are lucky enough to have an Oak or a Maple in your yard, your well on way. Be patient, though. It may take a season or two to really see some nice black, decomposed leaves. Your plants will love them.

Posted by Benny(15) on Mar 11, 2008 • 0 Comments • 0 Recommendations • 0 Bookmarks
composting • dog • cat • poop

Composting is wonderful. May seem obvious, but do not compost or use pet poop (dog and cat). Listen, I know I'm not talking to you (of course) but people have done it and will become very ill. Plus, it's kind of weird.

Posted by Benny(15) on Mar 11, 2008 • 0 Comments • 0 Recommendations • 0 Bookmarks
pesticides • fungicides • organic • gardening

Using organic pesticides/herbicides/fungicides is probably better than traditional chemicals. But read the labels carefully. Many of the name brands will burn the leaves off your plants (no photosynthesis means a dead plant, may throw off your PH and really encourage pest and fungus problems - kind of defeats the purpose.

Posted by Benny(15) on Mar 11, 2008 • 0 Comments • 0 Recommendations • 0 Bookmarks
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