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The Environment and Children’s Health: 3 Million Kids Die Every Year Worldwide from Environment-Related Conditions

By Greenwise Staff on December 22, 2016 in Blog 0

To understand the relationship between the environment and children’s health, The World Health Organization (WHO) recently conducted a comprehensive study: WHO Report: Children’s Environmental Health. The results are shocking. According to the WHO, more than three million children under five die each year from environment-related causes and conditions. Three million is more than the population of […]

Toxic to Children: Synthetic Lawn Pesticides and Kids Are a Dangerous Mix

By Greenwise Staff on December 20, 2016 in Blog 0

When assessing potential health risks to their children, parents shouldn’t forget their own backyard. Most conventional lawn herbicides (pesticides that kill weeds) are toxic to children. According to the National Pesticide Information Center (www.npic.orst.edu), infants and children are more sensitive to the toxic effects of pesticides than adults. Pesticides include insecticides, herbicides and fungicides. These […]

Family First: Millennial Moms Push for Healthy, Organic Lifestyle Choices

By Greenwise Staff on December 14, 2016 in Blog 0

More and more new Greenwise clients are first-time moms in their 20s and early 30s. These so-called “Millennial Moms” come to us having already done their homework. They know about the importance of choosing organics. They’ve read all our online reviews. And they mention our “triple bottom line” — our commitment to giving back to […]

Fall Clean Ups: Leave Your Leaves or Rake Them to the Curb?

By Greenwise Staff on October 31, 2016 in Blog 0

Just in time for Fall clean ups, there’s a story making the rounds in the media that seems to say less yard work is best. According to some interpretations, during fall clean ups raking leaf debris ‘has been declared overrated, harmful, and all-around terrible by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF).’ (Yahoo! News, November 10th) Not so […]

Snow Season Officially Starts Next Week: Are You Ready?

By Greenwise Staff on October 26, 2016 in Blog 0

Snow Season– the time of year most snow removal companies officially begin service coverage– starts November 1st. Ready or not that’s next week… An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure –Benjamin Franklin Lightening Your Footprint During Snow Season Snow removal is a dirty business. Companies generally run it as an emergency response […]

Pesticides Kill. And Here’s the ‘Foul Five’ Other Horrible Things They’re Doing to Your Body

Recent reports link allergic reactions to fruits treated with antibiotic pesticides.

By Greenwise Staff on October 13, 2016 in Blog 0

Pesticides kill. Pesticides kill things. It’s what they do. Everyone knows that. But what many people don’t realize is that even when they’re not killing, pesticides do very nasty things to the human body. Here are the Foul Five hidden dangers of pesticides and how to prevent them: 1. Food allergies Peeing pesticides? Yep, it’s […]

Don’t Be Fooled By “Green Washing”: 5 Questions to Help Find An Honestly Organic Lawn Care Company

By Greenwise Staff on September 28, 2016 in Blog 0

Homeowners are increasingly demanding safe alternatives to toxic chemical lawn fertilization. Which means more landscapers are offering organic lawn care programs. Unfortunately, more companies are also claiming to offer organic lawn care programs. But are these programs truly organic lawn care or are they just so-called “green washing”? Green washing is when a company spends […]

Winter is Coming! Time to Think Snow Removal

By Greenwise Staff on September 21, 2016 in Blog 10

Today is the last day of summer. Don’t shoot the messenger, but like it or not Snow Removal season is fast approaching. This week’s blog is the first in a series of useful articles, ‘best of’ tips, and product recommendation articles designed to help you get ready for what The Old Farmer says should be […]

Control Mosquitoes Safely and Effectively Using These Easy, Non-Toxic Solutions

By Greenwise Staff on August 23, 2016 in Blog 0

Summer may be winding down, but mosquitoes are still in full force. Fighting biting insects doesn’t have to involve harmful toxic chemical pesticides. In fact, homeowners can control mosquitoes safely and effectively using natural, integrated pest-management techniques. Mosquito-borne diseases are among the world’s leading causes of illness and death today. But the dangers posed by […]

Control Crabgrass Organically with These Simple Tips

By Greenwise Staff on August 18, 2016 in Blog 7

Late summer in the Midwest means crabgrass. Some summers are worse than others for this hot-weather nuisance grass. And this summer has proven to be a good one for crabgrass, meaning a bad one for lawns. Fortunately, an organic approach to control crabgrass can work over time to reduce its presence. In order to control […]

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