Green Tools
Garden expert, Justin Hancock, shares a few of his favorites
Sustainable gardeners say that if the right plant species are chosen, few products and tools are needed to grow thriving foliage. But Justin Hancock, senior garden editor, BetterHomesandGardens.com, says certain products reduce the amount of effort required while helping to protect the environment. Here are his top 5 picks for 2009
>> Black & Decker 24-volt cordless mulching mower. "Unlike many other electric mowers, it's cordless so it's much easier to use. Plus, it lets the grass clippings fall back onto the ground and become fertilizer."
>> Fiskars Rainwater Collection System. "These rain barrels are made from a durable, UV-treated, impact-resistant material. They come in a range of colors and styles and hold 48 gallons of rainwater."
>> Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew. "This new organic insecticide kills a wide range of insect pests but has a relatively low impact on beneficial insects such as bees and ladybugs."
>> TerraCycle Rotary Composter. "Composting is one of the best things you can do for a sustainable garden, and this composter takes things a step further - it's a repurposed barrel from the California wine industry, so it was saved from the landfill."
>> Benary's Ptilotus exaltatus "Joey" plant. "It's incredibly drought tolerant, resists a wide range of diseases and keeps on blooming all summer long."
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