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How to Create a Weed-Free Lawn Without Chemicals – 2023 Guide

April 5, 2023 by Nadine Blackburn

Creating a beautiful, lush lawn can be a great way to improve the look of your home and create an inviting outdoor space for your family and friends. However, keeping your lawn weed-free can be a constant challenge, and many people resort to using chemical herbicides to keep weeds under control. But some alternatives don’t … Read more

Soil Contamination: 3 Remediation Techniques To Restore Soil Quality

February 21, 2023 by Punya Clutterbuck

Do you know what’s in your soil? If you’re like most people, you probably don’t think about it much. But soil quality can significantly impact your health and the environment. Soil contamination is a severe problem in many parts of the world. Industrial activity, agricultural chemicals, and even natural disasters can all lead to contaminated … Read more

Go Green In Your Garden With These 6 Tips

February 14, 2023February 8, 2023 by Jackob Electronics

As the effects of global warming continue to threaten the world, it’s said that homeowners are now becoming more conscious and concerned about their environmental impact. Thus, they’re now more mindful of their tasks and activities to keep their carbon footprint minimal. And for homeowners who love gardening, eco-friendly and sustainable gardens have become popular. … Read more

6 Best Chemicals To Clean Your Spa And Pool

November 21, 2021April 9, 2021 by Christine Carey

Cleaning your spa and swimming pool is very simple if you have the right chemicals. There is a wide range of chemicals used for cleaning but careful selection should be considered to avoid using corrosive ones. Good maintenance ensures that the system operates well. Since bacteria and illnesses are easily spread through water, cleaning your … Read more

What do you know about Bee Safe Pesticides?

January 25, 2019 by Growing Magazine

“Pesticide” is the general term used for chemicals that target and kill pests like insects (insecticide), mites (miticide), weeds (herbicide), bacteria (bactericide) and fungi (fungicide). However, many of these are also toxic to bees. Each year, a lot of honeybee colonies are damaged or destroyed by these chemicals. This is a devastating impact on beekeepers, who might even have to relocate damaged hives. Some can also go out of business. Growers of insect-pollinated crops may experience lower yields, which in turn raises food prices.