3 Must-Have Green Accessories for Your Lawn and Garden
Second Generation, Sustainable Products for Your Home, Garden and Landscape
In recent years, green living products have become rather sophisticated in terms of how they keep your carbon footprint in check or help you and your family conserve water and other resources. Whereas years ago, energy saving light bulbs were all the rage inside and outside of the home, nowadays consumers want solar options. Keeping your lawn green and sustainable has also become a scientific enterprise as consumers are more educated in sustainability. Homeowners are also more willing put convenience aside for the moment as they choose water-saving rain barrels and garden hose nozzles over time-activated, underground water sprinklers.
What planet saving products and devices are must-haves for today's homeowner? Check out these 3 green accessories for your lawn and garden.
1. Energy-Saving Solar Spotlight. Want to reduce your carbon footprint? Go solar with a Solar Spotlight. With 10 or more hours of staying power, this light charges by day and stays up all night if that's what you wish. Automatic light makes lighting up your yard a snap. No wiring needed for this eco-friendly, lawn and garden gem. Easy to install in the ground or on the wall. Time to put your incandescent spotlights away. The time for solar is now. Check out Gardener's Supply Company or YCA Solar Light for a nice selection of solar spotlights. Prices range from $15 for home use to $85 and up for commercial grade solar lights. Time to green in a big way with this sustainable, lawn and garden device.
2. Water-Saving Rain Barrel. Want to save the planet? How about preserving water and runoff with a eco-friendly Rain Barrel? 35 gallons and more add up to a whole lot of staying power. Just put your new rain barrel under your gutter or on your backyard deck, and you're ready to go. Be sure to purchase a rain barrel that has a wide mouth for filling buckets and easy cleaning. Make sure the nozzle is compatible with your garden hose. I like rain barrels that are easy to move, store or reposition in your lawn and garden. I also look for rain barrels that are resistant to punctures and tears. Check out Green Culture, Inc. or Simple Rain Barrels for the a garden-variety assortment of rain barrels in every shape and size. Size and prices vary. What a bargain for a planet-saving device. Many counties, towns and cities offer discount rain barrels to their residents.
3. Water-Saving Garden Nozzle. Water conservation is more important than ever. Make sure you do your part with a water saver garden nozzle. Trigger grip makes water conservation easy. Various water flows helps your garden find the amount of water it needs. Check out US Landlord for commercial grade water saver garden nozzles for as little as $3.79. Or, shop for your water saver at Home Depot, Sears or Lowes. Shop online for deals and discounts. What a bargain for this essential, planet-saving device.
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12 Comments
Post a CommentRain barrel is definitely on my agenda for this year in the garden. Found your articles and became a fan today! Who knew we could get greener even in the garden.
All great ideas. Solar outdoor lighting is getting very affordable and attractive.
Great article. So glad more people are starting to care!
Good article. I just saw a rain barrel I want. Have the solar light and water-saving hose. Like to think I am a least trying.
Thanks for your read, Jenny.
We have a solar spotlight :-)
great work on this one!
We have two out of three : solar lighting and water conservation nozzle for the hose! cheers )
Excellent ideas.
Excellent suggestions!