Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Yard & Garden”
Having a happy and healthy yard and garden sometimes means giving it some extra nutrients when it’s needed. Fertilizer is a great way to do this, and many fertilizers today are made to help specific types of plants and gardens flourish. However, synthetic fertilizers can actually end up doing more harm than good. Thankfully, there are organic fertilizers that can …
Spring is the season of new beginnings and Earth Day, so there’s no better time in our minds to finally get into gardening. Plants are really having a moment. Everyone and their dog is posting pictures on Instagram of their various succulents, ferns, palms, and other trendy houseplants. But you are not a trend follower– you are a trendsetter. Your …
Here at Ecokarma, we believe that one day the majority of waste will be returned to a more natural cycle. Progress is being made on many fronts. With the amount of education available about recycling, the amount of trash in an average household has decreased significantly. We are hoping that education about composting will help to diminish unnecessary household waste …
Despite living on a planet with a surface that’s mostly water, it’s sad that all of mankind cannot use much of the water that’s surrounding them. Proof of this is the constant reminder to conserve water when we use it. Another proof of this is the fact that used water that’s still clean is recycled. A third proof is the …
In some parts of the world, the term “wastewater” is not a thing. With increasing droughts in urban areas, people are becoming much more familiar with the terms Gray Water (greywater) or Used Water as better definitions for water that’s used for everyday tasks such as dishwashing, showering, and even laundry. Even if you can’t yet implement safe residential Gray Water …
Sometimes, it just makes more sense to throw food scraps and leftovers in a handy, accessible countertop bin. More people are turning to kitchen composters because of how easy they are to use. Furthermore, it is much more sustainable than throwing food scraps away. According to a recent report by WRI (World Resources Institute) and UNEP, about 1/3 of all globally …
Sustainable gardening – one of the most important and effective sustainability practices that we can follow – is the concept of using gardening techniques that cause no harm to the earth and its inhabitants while attempting to actually enhance it. As far back as 1987 the United Nations Brundtland Report on sustainable development defined the movement as, “… design, construction, operations and maintenance …
When it comes to defending your garden from weeds, the best defense is offense. Many garden owners use herbicides as weed killers to maintain the beauty of their garden. However, they have no idea what harmful chemicals they bring near their homes by doing so. If you are environmentally conscious, you have plenty of options to choose from. Organic herbicides …
Bring the real-deal delicious smokey flavor to your home with this guide to the best smokers on the market. Are you counting down the days until Spring when you can get back to outdoor cooking, and reclaim your status as ruler of the grill? In this article, we will go through the top smokers available. With any one of these, you …
Most people know the term ‘carbon footprint’ has something to do with the impact of certain human behaviors on the environment. Many individuals will associate this term with time spent driving a car and the subsequent emissions that result from such actions. Some think of the carbon cap programs that are slowly becoming more commonplace in developed and even some developing …
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