Why Is Gardening Good For Your Health?
1. Can reduce the risk of stroke 2. burns calories 3. Helpful with weight maintenance/reduces heart disease 4. Gardening can decrease the likelihood of osteoporosis 5. Gardening is a stress…
Are You Getting Enough Nutrition from Fruits and Vegetables?
This is a great question to those interested in the quality of food we eat. Do we get enough nutrition or do we need to supplement our meals with vitamins…
Beginner’s Guide to Choosing a Patio
Are you thinking about a paver patio? Here are some tips to help you decide! Low Cost The initial cost will probably be higher than other options, but it is…
Fresh Herbs
Fresh herbs makes recipes taste even better and are great to have around for soups, stews, and salads. When picking a place to grow your herbs, keep in mind that…
5 Ways To Help Your Lawn Thrive!
1. Feed Your Lawn Regularly Your lawn processes nutrients within 6-8 weeks, so fertilizing it once a year is not enough! Keeping a schedule of every 4-6 weeks will keep…
Plants and Herbs That Are Mosquito Repellants
1. Citronella Geranium Not all citronell geraniums will repel mosquitos, but this particular kind (formally known as Pelargonium Citrosum) will produce an aroma that smells like citronella oil and ward…
What You Can and Cannot Compost
Food and lawn waste makes up 25% of all waste in landfills. These natural materials are biodegradable, but they do not break down in landfills properly because they are so…
Steps To Prepare For Landscaping
A well manicured landscape starts long before the first seed hits the ground. Every home’s landscaping is different, but the process is similar and follows the same steps. 1. Planning…
April (and March) Showers Bring May Flowers
While the temperature has dropped temporarily, spring is already on its way! Now is the time to start looking at seeding and planting, as well as controlling unwanted growth. Weeds…
Fungus In My Mulch?
Is there fungus in your mulch? The answer is there is likely some in any organic mulch. Fungus is a part of it, especially if it is something natural like…