Whenever you’re doing some gardening, encourage your kids to help out. Showing them proper gardening techniques at a young age will help them grow love and appreciation for the environment. For kids over 8 years old, you can give them a plant or two to care for. Edible or flowering plants are fun for them to grow.
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Need watered atleast twice a week to get established threw the summer
Caring for your lawn without synthetic chemicals is easy and doesn’t have to be costly. You’ll be pleased with the results, especially if you aren’t in a big hurry to achieve that “golf course” look, or if you enjoy the pleasant naturalized color and texture variation that comes with a healthy mixture of plants.
Frogs and toads are generally good for the lawn, especially since they feed on the lawn pests. However, too many toads on your lawn can be a problem. You can keep your toad population low by removing any containers of standing water, as well as any wood planks or pots where they can hide.