Drought-Resistant Plants for This Spring

Marigold

Orange, yellow, white, mahogany, maroon, or creamy yellow flowers; grows 6 to 36 inches high; prefers full sun or afternoon shade in hot areas and well-drained soil; hardy to +10 degrees F

Stonecrop

Small perennial with clumped pink buds that bloom in summer; grows 2 to 4 inches; likes full sun; dry soil; hardy to -20 degrees F

Rosemary
Highly aromatic with pine-needlelike leaves; grows to 5 feet tall; prefers full sun and well-drained soil; hardy to 10 degrees F

Choosing plants that are drought resistant can mean easier care through out the summer months. That week at the shore won't be as painful when you return.

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The Eco Agent

5 Uses for Newspaper

1. Eat odors. Work boots smelly? Stuff ’em with newsprint. The odor disappears.

2. Make animal bedding. It’s warm and healthier than sawdust or straw, since it inherently resists bacteria and is nontoxic if eaten.

3. Get rolling. If the car’s stuck in mud, sand, or snow, a hefty section of the thick Sunday edition, slipped under the drive wheel, lends enough traction to move you on.

4. Wrap presents. The sports section makes a great gift wrap for that new cordless drill Dad’s getting on Father’s Day.

5. Make a dry workshop funnel. After sorting through fasteners spilled out on a section, roll it up and let the hardware slide back into your coffee can storage.

Recycling, now that's good news!

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Rob

Uses for Your Christmas Tree

Mulch With Needles

Pine needles dry quickly and decompose slowly, making them an excellent moisture- and mold-free mulch for ground-covering crops, such as strawberries, to rest on.

Create a Bird Sanctuary

Place your tree in its stand outdoors. Fill bird feeders and hang them from the boughs, or drape the tree with a swag of pinecones coated with peanut butter

Insulate Perennials

Cut off boughs and lay them over perennial beds to protect them from snow and reduce frost heaving.

Shelter Fish

If you live near a lake or have a pond, and your tree's chemical-free, toss branches into the water to provide sheltering habitat for overwintering fish. (Get permission from town officials if needed.)

As we go through our daily routines, we can easily look around and find ways of turning yesterday's trash, into tomorrow's future.
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