GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn.-- EarthSmart Consumer Kim Carlson joined us today with a preview of the upcoming Living Green Expo. She also shared a few of her tips and tricks for going "green" in the garden and other outdoor spaces this spring.
Here's what she featured today:
1. Start with a plan by using native plants.
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2. Use a base of manure or compost. A healthy soil means healthy plants.
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3. Replace conventional fertilizers with less toxic products. Natural fertilizers Rainbow Tree Care
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4. Reduce your runoff.
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5. Speed up the composting process and cut down on organic waste by using worms.
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6. Grow your own veggies with help.
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7. Getting that pool or spa ready? Use moss to avoid harmful chemicals.
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The Living Green Expo takes place May 7 and 8 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul. For more information, visit www.livinggreenexpo.mn.
For more information about the EarthSmart Consumer, check out www.earthsmartconsumer.com/.