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Tips for the Home Gardener ECO-GARDENING Ecological gardening (eco-gardening) emphasizes using environmentally-sound gardening techniques for a positive ecological impact.

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Tips for the Home Gardener ECO-GARDENING Ecological gardening (eco-gardening) emphasizes using environmentally-sound gardening techniques for a positive ecological impact.  Read the following tips to learn about eco-gardening practices for your home garden. "Green" Cultural Practices An environmentally-friendly landscape can begin with some simple changes in gardening techniques. In addition to having a positive effect on the landscape, most of the below practices will make gardening easier on you as well as your wallet. W Plan your gardens layout so plants are in the best location for optimal growth.  This will reduce future pest, disease, and maintenance problems, as well as the amount of money you spend on corrective measures.  For example, if the garden has clay soil, use plants that grow particularly well in that condition. W Recognize weeds early and remove them before they have time to flourish.  Be sure to cut down the weeds before seeds have the chance to set. Xeriscaping     Xeriscaping, or landscaping with drought-tolerant plants, can help conserve water in your garden.  The leaves of drought- tolerant plants are waxy or covered in the fine hairs to conserve moisture, and the roots often grow deeply to search for water.  These special adaptations allow the plant to perform well even during extend periods of little or no moisture. W Use organic fertilizers.  These slow-release fertilizers last longer, provide steady nutrition for plants, and do not disrupt the soils natural chemical balance.  Fish emulsion, liquid seaweed, and bone meal are just some of the organic fertilizers available to home gardeners. W Compost your garden waste.  Composting provides a way to turn yard waste and kitchen scraps into a nutritious soil mix for your garden.  For more information on composting, see Longwoods Tips for the Home Gardener: Compo ...

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