Go Green tips for May 10th

Gotta tip you want to share with Sarah and the Go Green Ride at Five? Email her: sarah@921wvtk.com!

Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Monday, May 10th:

• Treat yourself to an attractive travel coffee mug and use it when you make your coffee stop on the way to work!
• With gardening season here, save the money you’d spend on those little plastic pots for your starter plants and use old milk or juice cartons, instead! They’re perfect for the job!
• When was the last time you had your tires aligned? Poor alignment not only causes tires to wear out more quickly, but also forces your engine to work harder. You could save up to 10% in fuel costs.

I was asked the other day about alternatives to pesticides in our gardens. That’s a good question. Upon some research, heres some ideas: Gardeners strive to keep out pests, but loss of habitat means that many animals and insects end up relying on gardens for food and shelter. It may sound crazy but there’s a way to have the best of both worlds. You’ve heard the saying, “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em!”, well, you can help the pests and maintain your garden. Include a few spots of weeds and wildflowers nearby. They nurture a host of critters, so leave a few patches in your yard. Logs and hedges provide cover, as well, not to mention the fact that they looks so attractive. Companion plants are also a great addition to the garden, like nasturtiums which lure caterpillars away from salad greens. Birds help control pests, as well; nest boxes, food, and water will make them want to set up housekeeping. Good soil, crop rotation, and careful watering all lead to healthy, pest-resistant plants. Naturally green on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!