What a Wonderful World
Here at Marcum’s every day is Earth Day. So, we’re always striving to make Mother Earth proud! Here are 5 ways to make your green space even greener:
USE BIODEGRADABLE POTS
The big advantage of using biodegradable pots is that you’re reducing your plastic use right away. It’s an easy way to go more green with your gardening. They can also increase your transplanting success rate, because your seedlings will get less stressed when you move them into the garden.
CURRENTLY AT MARCUM’S
Don’t miss out on these fragrant beauties currently avalaible in biodegradable pots at a Marcum’s Nursery near you.
PEONIES
ROSES
SKIP THE HARSH CHEMICALS
Make your piece of the planet a healthier place to live by using Natural Guard products. Natural Guard by ferti•lome is dedicated to making products that allow all homeowners to feel good about their lawn and garden choices. All Natural Guard fertilizers are OMRI LISTED FOR ORGANIC USE and safe to use around family and pets.
INVITE BENEFICIAL INSECTS TO YOUR LANDSCAPE
Know the “good guys” from the bad in your garden is crucial in helping Mother Nature along in producing the best results for landscape. Whether you purchase some garden friends such as ladybugs and earth worms or are attracting benefital insects naturally to your outdoor space…
LET’S SAVE WATER!
Planning a garden that doesn’t require heavy water usage is easy, as long as you have some basic tools and materials. Start planning your water-saving garden with options like:
- Soaker hose: Slowly drips water at a low pressure, keeping plants, shrubs and trees evenly watered.
- Rain barrel: In dryer climates, a rain barrel is a must-have gardening staple. These effective water storage systems capture and store rainwater from your roof that would otherwise be wasted due to runoff.
- Tree watering bag: For newly planted trees, a tree watering bag is a reliable watering system that can reduce your water usage. These durable bags wrap around your tree and slowly disperse water to the roots over a watering time of five to nine hours. Simply fill the bag with water, and it’s ready to use.
- Use water-retaining crystals or gel to retain water in containers so you don’t have to water them so often.
SHADE TREES FOR THE WIN!
As we all are are aware, trees are a crucial player in oxygen production and living organisms’ survival. But it’s time to give trees additional props for all the shade they provide as well. Planting 2-3 shade trees around your home can naturally help cool things off. Less use of the AC, more financial savings, and most importantly – Mother Earth Approved!
TREES TO PLANT NEAR YOUR HOME
While we are huge advocates of “the more trees the merrier” we don’t reccomend just any variety for planting directly near your home.
ORNAMENTAL
If you have a little yard, we would say ornamental trees make a perfect choice. These types of trees are ideal insects and birds and sometimes can come with a gift in the form of fruit you can eat.
CONIFERS
If you are looking for a way to protect yourself from curious neighbors that confer trees are the best option for you. They are named conifers because of the cones they bear. They can also provide you with some shade.
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