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Feed the birds!

Submitted by Mrs_Tip_a_day on Sat, 08/21/2010 - 14:18

Got old or stale bread in your pantry? Don't just toss them away! Tie a piece of string around the bread or bagel and hang it in a tree either in your backyard or at the park. Tip: You can spread some peanut butter on the bread and roll it in bird seed to give them an extra treat!

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Keeping Mosquitoes Away

Submitted by Eco-Chic on Sat, 06/19/2010 - 13:08

Hot, humid weather often means mosquito season. Instead of letting them ruin your next barbeque or relaxing moment out in the sun, ward them off the cost-effective and easy way. Below are some helpful, and green, tips to keep mosquitoes away.

Prevention
Before you have to deal with them, reduce their breeding grounds by draining out any wet areas around your home, where mosquitoes love to breed in. By preventing their populations from growing and expanding, you will not only reduce the use of pesticide repellents but will also help prevent diseases that they transmit.

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Companion Planting

Submitted by Eco-Chic on Sat, 06/19/2010 - 13:03

This age-old technique has been used by farmers and gardeners for centuries. Companion planting has been based around the idea of putting certain plants side by side in order to bring out the `best` in both of them, encouraging mutual growth and controlling pests naturally. This will thus reduce the need for fertilizers and other chemicals needed to enhance growth. Below is a list of which plants to place beside one another, and which ones you should avoid.

Vegetables That Help Each Other Grow

Asparagus + basil, parsley, tomato
Beans + carrot, cucumber, potato