04 September 2008
Small Steps to Going Green
Going GREEN is the thing to do right now. There are all sorts of things that you can do to get started. From small simple stuff like just recycling cans to big stuff, like getting a hybrid or building a completely green house. There are a few simple things that I do to try and be green like I grow my own garden and I try to not use pesticides and use natural fertilizer. I save rainwater in a bucket and save it and use it when its not rained in a while. I don’t mow my yard as much as I used to. I found out that it was healthy for the grass, and who don’t want a pretty green yard. When I do mow my yard I save the clippings a put them in my compost pile. If you don’t have a compost pile you can get a mulching blade for your lawn mower which will cut the grass blades into fine pieces, returning them to your lawn as a natural form of fertilizer. I save my yogurt cartons and use them for my seed starter pots. They are the perfect size and you get an extra use out of them. If you drink a lot of milk you can save a jug and cut the bottom off at an angle and use it as a scoop. You can have one in your cat food, dog food, fertilizer, potting soil our just about anything else that you can scoop out. Everybody should try and do a little something to make this would a better place for our children and grandchildren. They will thank us one day for it.
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If you are going to plant trees and shrubs around your home, here are some guidelines: In Tennessee, if you desire morning shade, plant trees on the Southeast exposure of the the house. If you desire afternoon shade, trees should be planted on the Southwest exposure of the structure. A good choice for summer and winter energy savings is to plant deciduous species (those that loose their leaves). These will allow for shade in the summer and heating from the sun in winter. Also, we encourage you to carefully select the type the tree being considered. Decide what you really want from this tree or shrub – shade, fall color, or just eye appeal. Do you need a deciduous tree to shade an outside air-conditioning unit in the summer, while letting sunlight through in the winter? Do you want a line of evergreens to provide a windbreak in the winter and privacy the rest of the year? Another factor to consider is maintenance. Are the trees or shrubs drought resistant, or will they require large amounts of water? Along with these considerations, you should also think about their location in relation to plumbing lines, power lines, your foundation, roof, and gutters.
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