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4 HAWAII RENOVATION SEPTEMBER 11, 2022
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Check out the bird decals from WindowAlert, which fea- ture patterns that give the appearance of slightly frosted translucent glass, but glow like a stoplight for birds. The brand also makes WindowAlert UV Liquid, a high-tech liquid that offers even greater protection when applied between decals. Learn more about the beautiful birds you love and how to protect them by visiting windowalert.com.
START A COMPOST BIN
Composting food scraps and yard waste is one action you can take with multiple benefits. It’s not just an excel- lent way to reduce the amount of trash you send to the landfill, your finished compost can be added to your lawn and garden to help plants thrive without chemical fertil- izers. While it sounds simple since time does most of the work, there are some important composting do’s and don’ts to consider. Be sure to read up on best practices before you get started so that you only toss compostable items into the mix, and so you strike the right balance between nitro- gen and carbon. This will speed up the process and yield higher-quality compost.
According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, Americans consume nearly 3 trillion gallons of water, 200 million gallons of gas, and 70 million pounds of pesticides on their lawns each year. You can reduce your contribution to the problem by swapping out your conventional lawn for a meadow (which is comprised of native plants already
adapted to thrive in your region), xeriscaping (a drought- resistant option requiring no mowing and little to no irriga- tion) or by simply letting your grass grow wild and free. Talk to your neighbors and encourage them to do the same.
By making your little patch of land a safe haven for animals and by conserving natural resources, you can help make a difference at home this fall.
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