Why didn't I think of that?! Shoes that aerate the garden and stretch the use of irrigation water are a brilliant invention to offset the drought condition in California! These little plastic numbers have spikes in the soles that resemble nails and are designed to allow a simple jaunt across the lawn to pierce the ground, creating a direct path for fertilizer and water to seep deeply in. Recommended use is every two weeks, reducing the need for excessive watering that evaporates from the surface of the ground.
Aerating Lawn Shoes are just one of many eco-minded garden tools represented by the website Clean Air Gardening (www.cleanairgardening.com). Made in Taiwan and priced at $16.99, this handy footwear is not for the fashion-forward! But for the eco-conscious and the multi-tasker, they are a dream come true. Just strap 'em on, grab your weed whacker, and you'll be doing double-duty!