With Earth Day happening in April, we are reminded to be more aware of our environment and how we contribute to it. Green living and recycling are the norms now, so here are five ideas for incorporating some everyday items you may have lying around or going to the trash into your gardening.
According to Garden Media Group’s 2024 Garden Trends Report, this is the year of Eco-Optimism. Gardening and horticulture are pointing towards an approach that blends sustainability and innovation with luxury and nostalgia. Industry trends suggest gardens and landscaping techniques that include minimizing excess, planting with native plants, focusing on “green” goals, and planting for the soul. The following ideas revolve around these concepts and we’re sure you’ll find an idea here to call your own.
Aren’t there certain yards you drive by and wonder how they got so green and lush? Parks you just have to stop to admire and take a stroll through? Believe it or not, you too can have that! And in as little as four steps! We carry the tools to get that job done.
And that tool is Scotts 4 Step lawn program. It is the most-requested annual lawn care plan because it couldn’t be easier! It shows you exactly when, and how, to take care of your yard to keep it healthy all year long.
April 14 is National Gardening Day
April 14 is National Gardening Day and we know avid gardeners always love reasons to garden! But this year, why not bring the kids into it? It’s really never a bad time to introduce age-appropriate children to this lovely and rewarding past-time.
While wild animals can be fun for the whole family to see right in your backyard, wildlife like deer can be destructive to the gardens you spent hours perfecting. A great way to keep a beautiful garden safe is by planting deer-resistant annuals that both look great and discourage deer from munching on them throughout the year. Joe’s Market Basket has plenty of deer-resistant annuals to keep the cuddly, but destructive, animals from munching away.
Once you’ve completed the difficult task of getting started on your vegetable garden, including deciding where to put your garden and what plants to put in the ground, there are plenty of steps you can take to ensure your vegetables are healthy throughout the growing season. All Joe’s Market Basket locations have the supplies, materials and expertise needed to help you produce the best, freshest-tasting vegetables.
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