10 Tips for Green Gardening

Keep tabs on what's going on in yards around you. If the gardeners next door are treating their plants with herbicide, Ellen says to not be afraid to ask them not to spray on windy days. Good fences make good neighbors, Ellen says.

In addition, try sharing a garden with your neighbors. You'll minimize resources, and everyone will enjoy the growth. "It's nice to collaborate," she says.

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