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On April 22, every year, we have Earth Day, which was set up by the United Nations a decade ago, and celebrated through Resolution 63/278 to remind everyone that Earth and its ecosystems offer us the living conditions we need and that if we destroy them, we have no future. Earth Day offers the opportunity to raise public awareness around the world about the challenges that can destroy the planet's well-being and the life that the Earth supports. Currently, more than a billion people, from different places on the earth, express interest in protecting the planet by participating in various actions dedicated to this day. Fun ways to celebrate include volunteering for the environment, planting trees, using organic lawn care for your grass , or working in animal shelters. It is not the standard way to celebrate, but it is definitely a responsible and very rewarding way. Alternatively, you may want to give up your personal car, just for this day. You can replace it with walking or bik...

Through their explosion of leaves and flowers, house plants manage to bring more life and beauty to our home. Without them, the house would be sadder and emptier. When we decorate our home, we should pay attention to the plants we use; besides their aesthetic appearance, they may have other benefits such as ionization or air cleaning. Thanks to the import of various exotic pieces, but also the effort of horticulturalists who have managed to create species adapted to our climate, today there is a wide variety of houseplants available for us. However, for the plants to reward us with the splendid explosions of leaves and flowers, we need to know their needs. We have to know which is be the most suitable place for each plant - some like the sun, others prefer the shadow tec. We need to provide them with an organic soil treatment so they can thrive.  We also need to pay attention to their moisture requirement, as some prefer a damp wet soil, while others wither if watered too often....

The pH of the soil in your garden and lawn is very important because, depending on its value, you can grow or not the plants and grass you love. You often hear that some plants need acidic soils, while others, on the contrary, need alkaline soil. How can you be sure about what type of soil you have in your garden? Simple: by testing its pH. Don`t worry, you do not have to be a chemist to do this. Generally, soil`s pH ranges from 4 to 8; beyond these values, ​​it is virtually impossible for plants to survive. Therefore, soils with pH above 7, as well as those whose pH value that falls below 5, need corrections. To determine the exact soil`s pH in your garden and lawn, you can send samples to a lab or buy a kit to test the soil yourself. However, both of these procedures can be costly, but you also have a simple and inexpensive alternative. Test the soil in just a few minutes, using two easy-to-find substances: wine vinegar and sodium bicarbonate. Take a soil sample in a container and...

The average temperature in Colorado is 72 degrees a year, so the lawn planted in the yards across the state must be rather suitable for cool weather. However not all cool season grasses can be planted successfully here, because there are individual particularities for each lawn. Read on about the most common grass planted successfully on Colorado lawns. Kentucky Bluegrass This type of grass is very tolerant and sturdy, which makes it resistant to damage. However, it also forms a lot of thatch, therefore aeration is necessary once a year. Kentucky Bluegrass is also disease and insect prone, so you will likely have to work on eliminating these pests. Perennial ryegrass This is another tough types of grass, suitable for yards with foot traffic. It maintains its vibrant green all year long and it does not form as much thatch as the Kentucky bluegrass.  Perennial ryegrass will grow even in poorly drained soil. Fine-balanced Fescues Fescues prefer shady areas, so it is ideal for l...