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Benefits of Organic Gardening
Many consumers today are growing increasingly aware of the benefits of organic foods and make every effort to buy fresh produce that is labeled ‘organic.’
Winter Composting: Yes, That’s Right
One of the last things you may be thinking of right now is your compost pile.
Fall Clean Up: Tackling Leaves
Tweet In dry years, your trees may change color early and begin to drop their leaves in August. Its your trees’ stress reaction to abnormally low rates of precipitation, a
How to Speed Up the Composting Process
Your compost pile is well stocked and is regularly replenished with kitchen scraps, lawn cuttings and ground up leaves. But there is one problem: you don’t have enough composted material ready to supply your extensive garden footprint through the summer.
Urban Gardening and Raised Beds
Its a dilemma that all green-thumbed urban dwellers face: how to make use of limited outdoor space to grow a meaningful garden.
Steps to an Eco-Friendly Kitchen
To “go green” means to convert your lifestyle into one that is that is more environmentally friendly. Such eco-friendly living can extend to all areas of the house, but it just may be the kitchen where the biggest benefits can be realized.
7 Quick and Easy Fall Yard Projects
Beautiful fall weather is here, offering a welcome contrast to the hottest days of summer. The next few months promise to serve up enough days that are not too warm and not too cold.
Your Summer Composting Project
Summer home projects should be easy, reflecting the slower pace of life we all prefer to take on most sunny, sultry afternoons. Nevertheless, yard care never ceases unless you’re in a severe drought and your lawn has turned dormant.
You Can Winterize Your Garden
Tweet As long as the ground hasn’t frozen, you can still winterize your garden. From early autumn in most northernly locations to almost winter in the deep south, you can
Trees, Autumn Leaves & Disease Prevention
Tweet Fall is the perfect season for assessing the health of your trees. As leaves turn color and fall, you’ll have the opportunity to inspect the leaves from each tree
How to Get Your Lawn & Garden Ready for Fall
Tweet With summer now behind us, fall is the perfect time of the year to prepare your lawn and garden for the cooler months ahead. This means taking some steps
The Art and Science of Composting
Tweet A simple way to improve your lawn and gardens. The visual appeal of your home is greatly enhanced when the yard portion of your property looks sharp, which also
5 Ways to Save Money on Your Yard
Tweet You can beautify your property on a budget. Yard projects can get expensive, even more so if you have to lay down sod, plant shrubbery or apply fertilizer. Watering
