Step away from the weed & feed
Spring is coming, and so are the weeds. What's a time-strapped, eco-conscious gardener to do? Our heath director offers advice.
Sunny weekends such as the one we just enjoyed in Portland inevitably lead to thoughts — and panic — about the state of our lawn and garden. The weeds! The debris from the plants that didn’t survive the winter! Invasions from both old (darn moles!) and new (is that a fungus?) pests. What is a time-strapped eco-conscious gardener to do? Well first, put down that weed and feed and second, make a plan to add or introduce native plants into the garden this year.
As per usual in our family, our weekend got away from us before we had a chance to make a dent in the garden. On the bright side, we now have time this week to make sure are garden is healthy for our kids, our pets, and our environment. Now: let’s hope the weather cooperates!
