Gardening

Sustainable Gardening

The days of wanton water use are over. But that doesn't mean you have to plant cacti and stones. There are many creative and attractive ways to make your yard sustainable, ranging from the very simple to horticultural wonders. The links and resources listed here will take you a long way toward having the most sustainable yard on the block.

These articles can be printed for use around your home:

• Composting
  • Build a Composter
• Insect Control
• Low Water Gardening
• Pest Control
• Weed Control

For information about No-dig, Low-water Gardening, click here .

The southwestern states developed low water gardening techniques that can be adapted to any environment. For background information about xeriscaping, or low water gardening, have a look at these sites:

The Colorado Water Conservation Community

The City of Albuquerque, New Mexico

California Intergrated Waste Management Board

A western Canadian company that specializes in xeriscaping is Summerland Ornamental Gardens in the Okanagan and the Government of Alberta has more information that applies to our climate area.

To see more pictures and to find more information about wildflowers in the Peace Region click here .

More Natural Pest Solutions are available at the following site:

Better Basic Bug Spray