Brummet's Conscious Blog

Reuse In The Garden = Natural Pest Control.. . part 1 * This is a 2 part article series... look for part 2 (to be published on May 26th  HERE Gardeners are reuse artists – turning something no one wants into stunning beauty for all to enjoy. Sure you can buy virtually everything brand new, but if you spend a few minutes you can save a ton of cash simply, easily and have a big impact on the health of the environment. My absolute favorite reuse in the garden is my compost pile where I layer neighbor’s yard waste (leaves, grass, chopped twigs) and my own organic waste to create a nutrient rich soil for my gardens and landscaping. I never seem to have enough of the stuff, but if I did I would also spread it on my lawn.  I don’t have to buy fertilizers and because the soil absorbs more moisture, I use less water… and it doesn’t cost me a cent. One of my other favorite reuse ideas is for the smaller plastic tubs (cream cheese, sour cream)...