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Recycling plastics in gardening

Alan — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:28:06 +0000

Every time someone takes the time to garden they are taking the time to help out the environment, however, at the same time most people also hurt the environment because they are not aware of how much eco-rubbish goes into a garden in the form of garden plastic.

Even worse, this horticultural waste often ends up filling up landfills even though most people have great intentions when they purchase the goods.

With this in mind, it is important to note that eco-friendly gardening is about more than avoiding chemicals, but also taking careful note of what is done with the plastic containers that plants come wrapped in or the pots that are used during new cuttings and transplanting.

Generally speaking, it is best to reuse these containers as much as possible instead of starting fresh, or giving them away to other gardeners or friends. However, if you simply have too many for this to even be practical, it may be interesting to note that many garden centres will collect and recycle plastic pots and horticultural plastic if you simply take them back to the point of purchase.

Programs such as these have helped save 425 tons at a time of plastic waste from landing in landfills. Although many volunteers are needed, included those who purchase plants in plastic being willing to return their flats, cell packs, or trays; the results are astronomical even if only half of all gardeners chipped in to do their part.

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Keep feeding garden birds year round

Alan — Fri, 28 May 2010 12:24:19 +0000

Many people feed their garden birds on a regular basis, but this year when you head out to the garden centre it is important to keep in mind that in order to properly maintain a wildlife friendly garden you need to use good quality seed mixes that contain clean peanuts and sunflower seeds to minimize the risk of spread of, or introducing any type of disease to your garden.

In addition, due to the fact that birds frequently pass viral and bacterial diseases via their droppings, it is important to keep all bird tables and feeders clean, which means regular cleaning throughout the year.

Although many people believe that birds only need fed during the winter when there is not as much greenery out, the RSPB and the British Trust for Ornithology both advise the public to feed garden birds throughout the year because the birds start to depend on the nutritious quality of the recommended feeds. Black sunflower seeds, mixed seeds, peanuts, and sunflower hearts all make excellent choices.

It is important to also keep in mind that various bird species will prefer various types of food, so the more options that you can offer at your feeders and bird tables the more birds will be inclined to drop in for a visit. With this in mind, occasionally offering kitchen scraps such as cheese, fruit, and bread crumbs will attract a larger audience that includes birds such as blackbirds, sparrows, collared doves, and many more.

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Wildlife garden at Tropical-like tip of Isle of Wight

Alan — Sat, 08 May 2010 03:23:29 +0000

On the Isle of Wight visitors can watch the garden and wildlife begin to grow amidst the sunny climbs of the area. Located at St. Lawrence, which is found near the Island’s southern tip, where the climes are close to the equators in comparison to London, especially as the land starts to tip down, which gives the sun the perfect angle in order to warm up the soil for growth, making it the perfect location for an exotic wildlife garden.

At this point, the garden area is in a stage of maintenance with recent cutting, clearing, and mowing clearly evident to anyone who checks it out. During this time of year, the pampas grass is pruned down to resemble a hedgehog and seedlings are starting to sprout out from underneath the lawn which is proof that at one point the area was host to a numerous amount of trees although now all you can see are stumps.

However, the real reason to venture out to this area of the Isle of Wight is the quiet refuge of the sea, warm sun, and the breathtaking sea views from atop the mountain hill. Of course, with the weather has come plenty of fair weather wildlife including bees, butterflies, and other insects that are starting to peak out from their hibernation, as well as migrating birds returning for the summer.

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