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Friday, June 19, 2009

Go green and save money by creating an edible landscape

More and more people are becoming increasingly concerned with protecting the environment and are choosing to go green. The green movement not only makes sense environmentally but also financially. We can save money, for instance, on our energy costs. We can also save on our grocery bills by growing our own fruits, vegetables, and culinary herbs. However, not everyone has enough room in their yard to devote a sizable plot of land to use for just vegetables. You really do not need to separate your vegetables from the ornamental plants in your landscape. In fact, you can intermix your fruits, vegetables, and culinary herbs with your ornamentals. In this way, all of your plants can share resources and actually work together to attract beneficial insects and repel harmful insects, thereby eliminating the temptation to use harmful chemicals in your garden..

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