Environmental Blog Page
By Sheryl Charvat, Environmental Champion since 1970
Are we there yet?
July 13, 2010
Maybe you've already been on your vacation, and now you're back until the next camping trip - wondering what to do with the kids for the rest of the summer. If so, you are probably also lamenting about the Rain That Will Not Stop (except for 3 days, when it went from the fifties to the nineties...that was interesting - and confused my already confused plants to a pinnacle of weather-weariness, not sure the tomatoes will recover). You know that your little darlings need to be outside more but you are tired of the muddy tracks after they've been playing outside, right? Give synthetic turf another look. It is affordable, clean clean clean, beautiful, and so easy to care for. It's soft for little feet (or paws!) to walk and run on too. And did I mention easy? Yeah, no more mowing - have a nice glass of iced tea (or hot tea if it's in the fifties) and put your feet up - and feel good about all of the water you are saving -- your carbon footprint just got smaller.
Maybe you've already been on your vacation, and now you're back until the next camping trip - wondering what to do with the kids for the rest of the summer. If so, you are probably also lamenting about the Rain That Will Not Stop (except for 3 days, when it went from the fifties to the nineties...that was interesting - and confused my already confused plants to a pinnacle of weather-weariness, not sure the tomatoes will recover). You know that your little darlings need to be outside more but you are tired of the muddy tracks after they've been playing outside, right? Give synthetic turf another look. It is affordable, clean clean clean, beautiful, and so easy to care for. It's soft for little feet (or paws!) to walk and run on too. And did I mention easy? Yeah, no more mowing - have a nice glass of iced tea (or hot tea if it's in the fifties) and put your feet up - and feel good about all of the water you are saving -- your carbon footprint just got smaller.
Pet Owners' Doody Duty...
June 18, 2010
This month was supposed to kick off summer but instead seems to be simply, well, wet all of the time. No matter who takes care of your dog's "hazards" in the yard, most likely the material is put in a plastic bag and tossed in the garbage. This is, of course, responsible in that the waste is being properly collected, and disposed of, but consider where it winds up once the garbage goes off each week in the truck. Our landfills are filling up with our pets' waste material. Alternatives are so simple and cheaper - better for the environment in every way. Simply scoop and flush (and yes, this is super easy when it's scooping off a synthetic turf lawn). Flushing is the appropriate way to dispose of animal waste, just like human waste. There are even disposable plastic baggies for when Rover does his daily on a walk. Now, if we could just train them to use the toilet.....
This month was supposed to kick off summer but instead seems to be simply, well, wet all of the time. No matter who takes care of your dog's "hazards" in the yard, most likely the material is put in a plastic bag and tossed in the garbage. This is, of course, responsible in that the waste is being properly collected, and disposed of, but consider where it winds up once the garbage goes off each week in the truck. Our landfills are filling up with our pets' waste material. Alternatives are so simple and cheaper - better for the environment in every way. Simply scoop and flush (and yes, this is super easy when it's scooping off a synthetic turf lawn). Flushing is the appropriate way to dispose of animal waste, just like human waste. There are even disposable plastic baggies for when Rover does his daily on a walk. Now, if we could just train them to use the toilet.....
Happy May!
May 13, 2010
With May comes the drudgery of mowing. Well, most of the time anyway. For some of us, there is no mowing (exhaust fumes, fuel usage, noise pollution and.........well, sweat!). And no weed spraying. And no fertilizing. No frustrating moss. And no watering. Eliminating all of these helps reduce carbon footprints, and saves money over the long term -- all the while enjoying the beauty of a freshly mowed lawn. But.........synthetic! Plant lots of trees and shrubs around the synthetic lawn to further enhance the beauty of your yard and reduce carbon footprint even further.
With May comes the drudgery of mowing. Well, most of the time anyway. For some of us, there is no mowing (exhaust fumes, fuel usage, noise pollution and.........well, sweat!). And no weed spraying. And no fertilizing. No frustrating moss. And no watering. Eliminating all of these helps reduce carbon footprints, and saves money over the long term -- all the while enjoying the beauty of a freshly mowed lawn. But.........synthetic! Plant lots of trees and shrubs around the synthetic lawn to further enhance the beauty of your yard and reduce carbon footprint even further.
Moss and Weeds, YIKES!
April 13, 2010
We had a dry January this year but plenty of wet weather to foster moss growth. Lots and lots of moss. Weeds are a constant battle, as any gardener can attest to. Many of our customers ask us for a natural approach to killing weeds that they cannot or don't want to pull. Vinegar is said to kill weeds, and is more natural than chemicals. Just pour straight vinegar in any spray bottle and let 'em have it. Be wary of the spray, it will probably kill grass & flowers too. To control moss, we frequently recommend Yardiac, an organic company that produces many great products for the environmental gardener. Both moss and weeds will grow in synthetic turf, by the way (is there anything moss won't grow on around here??), as the finishing step includes a sand-like material that is also growing medium (in other words, moss & weeds will grow in sand as well as dirt, hence "growing medium").
We had a dry January this year but plenty of wet weather to foster moss growth. Lots and lots of moss. Weeds are a constant battle, as any gardener can attest to. Many of our customers ask us for a natural approach to killing weeds that they cannot or don't want to pull. Vinegar is said to kill weeds, and is more natural than chemicals. Just pour straight vinegar in any spray bottle and let 'em have it. Be wary of the spray, it will probably kill grass & flowers too. To control moss, we frequently recommend Yardiac, an organic company that produces many great products for the environmental gardener. Both moss and weeds will grow in synthetic turf, by the way (is there anything moss won't grow on around here??), as the finishing step includes a sand-like material that is also growing medium (in other words, moss & weeds will grow in sand as well as dirt, hence "growing medium").
Spring, Sprung, Sprang...
March 20, 2010
Spring brings a bit of warmth and bright relief from the gray days of the Pacific Northwest. But while most of us crawl from our homes and say a huge, "Ahhhh," some come out to say "Ah-CHOO!" Allergy season begins with the budding beauty of spring. And grass allergies can be among the nastiest, as those that have them can attest to. We all love a beautiful lawn, but mowing can be impractical for some - and that is a good place for synthetic lawns to take over. Bonus points for lack of mower emissions, fertilizers, pesticides, and water conservation (this last especially since they are already talking about drought for the 2010 summer season).
Spring brings a bit of warmth and bright relief from the gray days of the Pacific Northwest. But while most of us crawl from our homes and say a huge, "Ahhhh," some come out to say "Ah-CHOO!" Allergy season begins with the budding beauty of spring. And grass allergies can be among the nastiest, as those that have them can attest to. We all love a beautiful lawn, but mowing can be impractical for some - and that is a good place for synthetic lawns to take over. Bonus points for lack of mower emissions, fertilizers, pesticides, and water conservation (this last especially since they are already talking about drought for the 2010 summer season).
See and Buy = Cut waste!!
February 3, 2010
In recent months we have replaced an extraordinary number of synthetic turf projects—creating an enormous amount of wasted materials (not to mention consumer’s money). In these difficult economic times, many businesses are expanding their services into new areas. This is reasonable of course. The problem arises when an installer lacks the experience and knowledge to work with synthetic turf. Please “see before you buy” and follow through by viewing a completed project on location. Photographs are not enough, because you won't know who actually performed the work. Our projects are competitively priced and stand on their own with regard to value, quality and durability. Save yourself time, money and reduce your footprint by buying only once.
In recent months we have replaced an extraordinary number of synthetic turf projects—creating an enormous amount of wasted materials (not to mention consumer’s money). In these difficult economic times, many businesses are expanding their services into new areas. This is reasonable of course. The problem arises when an installer lacks the experience and knowledge to work with synthetic turf. Please “see before you buy” and follow through by viewing a completed project on location. Photographs are not enough, because you won't know who actually performed the work. Our projects are competitively priced and stand on their own with regard to value, quality and durability. Save yourself time, money and reduce your footprint by buying only once.
Fall = Clean up time.
November 30, 2009
Fall, ah, the colors, the leaves, the..........rain. We have plenty of water now! A critical part of spring blooms is controlling the fallen leaves now. Most leaf blowers and mowers have mulching capability and the mulch can be used to keep plants, such as roses, protected from freezing. Reuse and recycle, and reduce waste! Hope everyone has a great holiday season!
Fall, ah, the colors, the leaves, the..........rain. We have plenty of water now! A critical part of spring blooms is controlling the fallen leaves now. Most leaf blowers and mowers have mulching capability and the mulch can be used to keep plants, such as roses, protected from freezing. Reuse and recycle, and reduce waste! Hope everyone has a great holiday season!
New Puppy! by Megan
September 2, 2009
I just brought home my first dog ever. She is a 7-week old Golden Retriever pup. We also coordinated bringing her home with the installation of our new synthetic lawn back yard, and she LOVES IT! There is no mess and no burn out spots to re-seed or fertilize. It is especially nice because she isn't bringing in a muddy mess on her feet every time we take her out to play. That being said, I can tell you that even with the beautiful and easy to maintain lawn, and her clean little paws running back into the house a puppy is a TON of work! We take her out at least twice during the night and she is really starting to get the hang of that routine. Also the turf drains so any liquid (even from puppies) goes right through the turf and is gone. Clean-up of her puppy "surprises" has also been a breeze and the turf remains the same green consistently. Just wanted to share the fun news!
I just brought home my first dog ever. She is a 7-week old Golden Retriever pup. We also coordinated bringing her home with the installation of our new synthetic lawn back yard, and she LOVES IT! There is no mess and no burn out spots to re-seed or fertilize. It is especially nice because she isn't bringing in a muddy mess on her feet every time we take her out to play. That being said, I can tell you that even with the beautiful and easy to maintain lawn, and her clean little paws running back into the house a puppy is a TON of work! We take her out at least twice during the night and she is really starting to get the hang of that routine. Also the turf drains so any liquid (even from puppies) goes right through the turf and is gone. Clean-up of her puppy "surprises" has also been a breeze and the turf remains the same green consistently. Just wanted to share the fun news!
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