5/15/13

Spring gardens often leave leftover plastic pots and trays from nurseries. To easily recycle them, you can take these items to any Lowe's stores to be recycled, even if you didn't purchase your plants there. Once the pots and plastic trays are collected, they are sorted based on what can be reused and what needs to be crushed and sent for plastic recycling. Learn more at lowes.com.

5/14/13

Not all essential oils in the supermarket are actually natural. If the words “naturally derived” are on the bottle, the molecular structure of whatever flower or plant the oil is was created in a laboratory. Choose oils like peppermint or rosemary, which are plentiful, inexpensive and good choices for a healthy, natural scent at home.

5/13/13

Keeping houseplants happy and thriving in your home is a great way to improve the air quality of your home. One simple way to water them is to use secondary water sources. It's simple: About to pour half-empty glasses of water down the drain after dinner? Give them to your plants instead. About to enjoy a hot bath, but waiting for the water to heat up? Fill a watering can in the tub and give it to your plants. Ice cubes and cooled water from the teapot are other easy sources of hydration for your plants.