Hidden Dangers of Potted Plants

There are many benefits of having house plants. For those without a backyard, it's pleasant to have a part of nature inside your home. Not only do they add aesthetic value, house plants are known to improve air quality. However, recent studies at University of Georgia's Department of Horticulture shows otherwise.

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), such as methane, and fomaldehyde, have adverse short and long term health effects on animals and humans. While many house plants have the ability to remove VOCs, studies showed that some indoor plants actually release VOCs into the environment.

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Sharing the Fruits of Labour

Fruit trees are absolutely wonderful to have in your yard. Not only do they provide your family with delicious and healthy treat, but also a cool shade in the summer and a great view from your window.

Fruit picking is a fun but time consuming task, and while the fruits are shared between family and friends, often times they go to waste. It may be that you don't have the time or energy to pick all that the tree bears.

For whatever reason it may be, an organization called 'Not Far From the Tree' operates a 'residential fruit-picking program'. They would help fruit tree owners by sending their volunteers to harvest the fruits. One third of the fruits goes to the fruit tree owner, another third to the volunteers for the labour and the final third is distributed to community organizations in the neighbourhood.

There is no reason for the scrumptious treats to go to waste. Find out if the program is available in your area and register your tree here or call 416-908-3022.