Garden in Smaller Footprints: 10 Tips for a Low-Carbon Garden

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January/February 2009
By Eileen Stark 
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Facts for your lawn- and garden-care awareness

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Low-Maintenance turf grasses or grass/herb/flower seed mixtures require less mowing. Check with your local agricultural extension service or garden store about what’s appropriate for your region.

Operating a commercial gas-powered leaf blower for half an hour produces roughly the same carbon emissions as driving a light-duty vehicle 7,700 miles at 30 mph.
—California Environmental Protection Agency

The amount of gasoline Americans spill every summer filling gaspowered lawn equipment exceeds the amount of oil spilled in 1989 by the Exxon Valdez oil tanker.
—Environmental Protection Agency 

Resources

- Native Plants 

- For regional information on plant cultivation, check out your state’s Cooperative Extension System or Master Gardener program

- Composting questions 

- Organic seeds 

- Solar fixtures:
www.eco-gardening.com/gardenlighting.php
www.solarilluminations.com 
www.garden.com/eco-friendly/solar

- Recycled tools:
www.abundantearth.com 
www.durableplasticdesign.com/index.shtml

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