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Green-up Your Yard this Summer
- Keep your grass at a higher length.
Higher grass mowed by sharp blades will prevent weeds from taking root and make a healthy lawn with little pest control necessary.
- Make use of manual tools.
Lightweight hand tools with no emissions, such as reel push mowers, will come in handy during minor yard work and create less air pollution.
- Know when to water.
Short periods of sprinkles early in the morning allow the soil to retain water throughout the day. If your footprint stays after walking on your lawn, it is time to water.
- Utilize grass clippings.
Leave the grass clippings after mowing your lawn. Aside from supplying nutrients to the soil, dried clippings also serve as mulch for compost piles.
- Work with nature.
Don’t be afraid of letting a few insects into your garden. Birds or other insects that feed on pests may reduce your use of pesticides.
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