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Sustainable Gardening

Gardening techniques affect soil productiveness, pet health and our well-being. Practicing earth friendly gardening techniques will ensure a healthier environment, more sustainable plants and better fruits and vegetables.

How to Create a Sustainable Garden:

• Use Natural Soil Amendments (Compost and Mulch)
• Reduce Pesticide Use
• Practice Integrated Pest Management
• Use Herbicides
• Reduce Runoff/Water Appropriately
• Plant Native Plants
• Design an Edible Garden

Less Toxic Pest Control

• Ants
• Aphids
• Cockroaches
• Fleas
• Mosquito's
• Rats and Mice
• Snails and Slugs
• Spiders
• Yellow jackets