Well Being Magazine

Fall Leaves…

Put Them to Work for You, Instead of the Other Way Around. If you are already dreading the chore of raking or blowing and bagging your fall leaves, here are some great excuses to cut down on the chore with some positive results for you and your lawn. Instead of disposing of your leaves, via trash pick up, or hauling them to the local landfill, why not take advantage of the Read more »

Green Backyard Projects

The concept of the personal spot of green surrounding a private home…better known as a lawn, is relatively new in the history of modern man. The lawn originated in Europe in the Middle Ages as a “grazing pasture” for farm animals, its mixed grasses and wildflowers were kept in check by hungry sheep, cattle, or goats, who by the way also helped to keep the green space well fertilized. Expansive, Read more »

Test your recycling I.Q.

It seems that almost everything in our society is “disposable” these days, so what happens when it’s time to “dispose” of what we no longer need or want. Too often, we toss it in the trash, without a thought of where it will go from there. The United States is the #1 trash-producing country in the world at 1,609 pounds per person per year. This means that while we make Read more »

Make mosquitoes BUZZ OFF the natural way.

Just when we are ready to hit the backyard deck or patio and enjoy some time outdoors, insect pests, especially mosquitoes, seem to have the same idea. If you are looking for a way to make these intruders buzz off without having to resort to harmful chemicals, you don’t have to look any further than your local garden center or nursery. There are actually a number of plants that are naturally Read more »