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Grow Natural

Taking care of your yard doesn’t have to be so complicated. You can simplify your yard care routine and save time, money and the environment by using natural yard care techniques.

Why grow natural? By making a few easy changes in how you take care of your yard, you can:

  • save time through less raking and bagging.
  • save money on water, waste disposal, and chemicals.
  • save the environment by helping to conserve water, protect the earth and ourselves from potentially harmful chemicals; and protect our soil, streams and lakes from chemical run-off.

Trust nature. In natural landscapes, plant life isn’t given constant attention and doesn’t live on a diet of store-bought chemicals. Experience the benefits of growing natural by giving some of the following tips a try.

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Contact the Regional Compost Hotline and the Vancouver Compost Demonstration Garden for information and advice on home composting and natural yard care:

Phone: 604.736.2250
E-mail: composthotline@telus.net

 


Comments or questions? Send us e-mail:composthotline@telus.net or call 604.736.2250

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Last Modified: Monday, July 5, 2010