National Geographic Society

Greener Garden Supplies

April 12, 2006

Split-cane fencing: from $34.95 (at 39"); www.gardeners.com; 888-833-1412.

Garden furniture: This collection of Adirondack style furniture is made from 100 percent post -consumer high density polyethylene resins (from $265, for the CRP chair; www.patioshoponline.com, 866-869-5655).

EarthSource Garden furniture made of 100% certified Machiche wood (from $98, for a basic folding chair; www.earthsourcegarden.com, 510-208-7257).

Miscellaneous:

FSC-certified bird- and insect-houses (for attracting beneficial bugs to eat other pests) are available at www.naturalcollection.com.

Recycled-rubber rings: Rainbow Turf Product's Tree Rings are designed to protect trunks and discourage weed growth and are made with 100% recycled rubber; go to www.rainbowturfproducts.com for retailer locations or call 800-653-7259.

All-purpose Recycled Buckets are made from 100-percent recycled polyethylene ($13.99 for 6.6 gallons, larger sizes available; www.groworganic.com 888-782-1722).

Organic twine: Made from organic hemp ($12.95 for 450 feet; www.planetnatural.com, 800-289-6656).

Pest-eating insects can keep aphids and other plant-destroying bugs out of your garden without pesticides (www.thebeneficialinsectco.com).

Resources and References

For Garden Supplies:

Planet Natural, www.planetnatural.com

Fiskars Brands, Inc., gardening.fiskars.com

Gardens Alive!, www.gardensalive.com

Gardener's Supply Company, www.gardeners.com

Atlantic Adirondack Chair & Furniture Company, www.atlantic-adirondack.com

For Recycled Plastic:

American Recycled Plastic, www.itsrecycled.com/index.shtml
environmentalbldgprod.com

Phoenix Plastic Lumber Yard, www.plasticlumberyard.com