When replacing power equipment, consider going electric or manual.

Start controlling next year's weed crop now.

Protect your seedlings from cutworms by creating a circular barrier around the stem.

Replace water loving lawn grasses with more drought tolerant grasses and groundcovers.

Recycle and fashion a couple of common kitchen items into an eco-friendly earwig trap.

Pull weeds from the beginning through the end of the season.

Take time to evaluate the success, challenges and failures of each growing season.

Use the right type and amount of fertilizer at the right time.

It seems like we aren't the only ones that enjoy our gardens and landscapes during the growing season.

Be kind to the environment and create a beautiful outdoor space.

Start a garden journal. It can be as simple notes on a calendar, plant tags and entries in a three ring binder or photos and a spread sheet on your computer.

Take advantage of gravity when gardening on a slope.

Save yourself some time and energy and be good to your grass by leaving grass clippings on the lawn.

Save yourself some time and energy and be good to your grass by leaving grass clippings on the lawn.

Tired of cutting or pulling weeds out of the cracks in your patio and walkway pavers?

Mow your way to a fit body and healthy environment. Using a push mower instead of a power mower

Mow your way to a healthier and more pest resistant lawn.

Replace your traditional lawn with no mow grass or groundcover.

Break out the baking soda and spray away your powdery mildew woes.

Skip the gym and burn those calories while improving the beauty of your landscape.

Recycle your newspaper and cardboard right in your garden.

Grab that funnel and save money and the environment.

Own a business with lots of lawn space?  Consider allowing your employees to turn some of this space into garden areas.