Green Tomorrow

Spring has suspended in most areas of the country and the ritual of “spring cleaning” has begun. Maps of flowers, plants and planting prepping our lawns for the summer, our aeration houses in the winter, cleaning windows, replacing winter window covers with screens summer are all a part of spring, the process of preparation. Depending on where you live your ritual may vary but one thing we can all do this spring is to go greener. It is easier than you think.

Control of weeds

It happens every spring, weeds start to grow, everywhere, in your grass, rocks in your and up through cracks in the sidewalk and the street. The easiest way to get rid of these pesky plants is spraying with a herbicide and you’re done. Unfortunately, the chemicals in weed killers are often swept away in our drainage systems and end up in our water supply. Here are three easy ways to go green and weed control your problem

1. Pull by hand. Use a long handle, flat screwdriver to dig out from the root. Not the easiest way, but an effective and safe way to get rid of weeds.

2. Pour boiling water on weeds in the driveway rocks and cracks.

3. Try this interesting weed killer – a mix of ounces of white vinegar with one ounce of gin cheap and eight ounces of water, then pour or spray the weeds.

Your green lawn

You can also help control weeds on the lawn developing strong, healthy root systems. There are some simple ways to do what they are safe and effective.

1. Cut high – tall grass will shade the weeds and prevent them to grow, develop root systems deeper and prevent escape and evaporation of water. If you have a weed Really big problem cut twice as often for a while ‘. The growing point of departure for weeds near their peaks so continuously cut the tops will stunt their growth, and finally killing them.

2. Leave the clippings on the lawn. This will add nutrients in the soil, helps to maintain moisture and can help to strengthen its lawn.

3. Use an organic, slow release fertilizer. Check your local nursery for fertilizer marks that match the needs of your soil type. You can also access the Planet neutral to find information about Ringer brand of organic fertilizer or Rich soil for more ideas on organic lawn care.

4. Getting a Spring Tune Up on our mower, in particular as regards the blades. The sharper the blade is easier on the lawn. A Tune Up will also help your mower run more efficiently and reduce emissions in the air. Even a better way to go green is your business gas mower for an electric mower. Many states and cities offer exchange programmes with discounts for trading gas in your mower for an electric mower. You can check the options in your area with a simple Google or Yahoo search for “mower exchange program.”

SUMMERIZE your windows

Almost half the gain of heat in your house during the summer comes in from your windows, especially those facing east, west and south. The easiest way to reduce the heat that enters the house is your shadow windows inside and out.

The Department of housing and urban development studies show the most effective way to secure your house cooler in summer and reduce energy bills is to block the sun’s heat before it enters the house. Researchers recommend removable shadow screens with a low coefficient SHADING cover the windows outside.

Home Depot, Lowes or your local hardware store have do-it-yourself kits that allow you to create screens that fit your windows with a variety of colors and background coefficients. Another more earth-friendly way to shade windows is with trees, so if you are building a new home or remodeling, seeks shade trees that shed their leaves in winter. This will enter heat in winter and help heat your home.

Reduce the amount of heat entering your home using interior window film to the east and west windows. You should avoid these types of products on the south side because most are permanent and block heat in winter. There are a wide variety of products available, although many require professional installation. You can access the Film for energy “do-it-yourself projects that do not require adhesives and can be easily removed.

When it comes to cleaning house and windows there are more “green” glass, floors cleaned, and all-purpose cleaner options. Unlike many of the products on the market today, brands such as Shaklee Holy Cow and sell products that are not only environmentally safe, but safer for your family.

The spring season brings the colors green to many parts of the country and may participate in this evolution green taking some simple steps mentioned above. So please do your part, join with nature, green and go this spring.