Australian Sword Ferns: Indoor Plants that Detoxify the Air

Australian Sword Fern aka Kimberley Queen Fern Plants that Detoxify the Air The Australian Sword Fern (Nephrolepis obliterata) is native to Australia and was introduced to the temperate parts of the United States almost 20 years ago. This plant looks very attactive in your office, home or garden. They do well in pots or in hanging basket plants. This is a vigorous grower, and the sword shaped leaves remain sturdy in windy areas. They grow to about 24-36 in. (60-90 cm). Planting & Care Requirements: Propagation: By dividing the rootball or from spores Planting: Plant in ~ 6” pots as a…

Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden: Information, Research, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden Attract Wildlife To Your Backyard Experience the joy of butterflies in your garden Cultivating a special home for butterflies in your garden will not only be a fun family project, but you will enjoy watching these magnificent insects for many years to come. There are basic things to remember when planning and implementing a butterfly garden: Attract Butterflies with Food: Plant Nectar-producing Flowers and Bushes: Butterflies love nectar. Use several of these nectar-producing plants to attract them: milkweed, azalea, goldenrod, black-eyed Susan,…

Date Palm Trees

Date Palm Trees Plants that Detoxify the Air Dwarf / Pygmy Palm Trees  are slow-growing trees that make decorative indoor or outdoor plants. It is one of the best palms for removing indoor air pollutants and is especially effective for the removal of xylene. The Phoenix Palm is amongst the most durable of all palms. This palm is very hardy, drought tolerant, and very long-lived if planted in the correct environment.   It requires little care other than lots of water and fertilizer during the hot months, and giving palms a little extra nitrogen during the growing season, keeps them looking…

Getting Rid of Ants Safely: Eliminating household pets without the use of toxins: Information, Research, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Getting Rid of Ants Safe Pest Control   In the Garden   In the House: Eliminate scent trails left by ants by wiping the countertops and hard floor surfaces where you saw ants with a 50/50 vinegar / water solution. Kitchen: A 50/50 vinegar and water solution in a spray bottle: The acid in the vinegar wards them off, if not kill them.You can also try washing or spraying your cabinets and counters with the vinegar and water to deter ant infestations. Cucumber peel on a kitchen shelf will deter ants. Baking Soda is a safe insect repellent to keep ants, cockroaches and other insects…

Bird Mites or The Next Global Epidemics?: Information, Research, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Biting Mites or WHAT???? Humans and Animals Get Infected - Doctors have been unable to treat. Many Sufferers Are Finding Their Own Way Through What Works and What Doesn't An unidentified organism is infesting more and more homes across the country and is making the life of sufferers unbearable. Indestructible mites or bacteria -- the next global epidemic? Decide for yourself ... The "creepy crawly" sensation that so many people are suffering from can either be caused by bug infections (microscopic or visible by plain sight) or by a fairly new condition called "Morgellon's Disease" with…

Green Label Certified Companies in the United States, UK and Australia

Green Label Certified Companies   Toxic Carpeting   Atlas Carpet Mills, Inc. City of Commerce, CA 800-367-8188 Beaulieu of America Beaulieu Commercial - BOLYU Contract, Cambridge Commercial Carpets, Aqua Hospitality Carpets - Coronet, Hollytex Dalton, GA 800-227-7211 Beaulieu of Australia Ltd. Ormeau, Queensland, Australia +617-5540-6600 Bentley Prince Street An Interface Company   City of Industry, CA 626-934-2153 Bloomsburg Carpet Industries Bloomsburg, PA 212-688-7447   Blue Ridge Commercial Carpet Ellijay, GA 800-241-5945…