by Lori Henning | Apr 10, 2023 | Composting & Septic, Lawn & Garden, Nature
Starting a compost pile is a great way to turn your food and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil for your garden or plants. Here are some steps to help you get started: Choose a location: Pick a spot in your yard that is convenient for you and has good drainage. Make...
by 360Connexion | Mar 1, 2023 | Composting & Septic, Nature
Compost fertilizer, when added to soil and compost, can reduce the need for irrigation as it has excellent water retention properties. Composting offers a wide range of environmental, economic, and social benefits on both large and small scales. Dr. Connie’s Natural...
by lsimpson | Jul 26, 2022 | Lawn & Garden, Nature
Many of my childhood memories involve trees. My best friend loved to climb, and, though I was no fan of heights, I would follow her up – at least a little ways. We climbed the tree in my back yard, one near our elementary school, and our favorite in the middle of our...
by lsimpson | Apr 29, 2022 | Lawn & Garden, Nature
Using a spade, measure the height of the tree’s container to gauge how deep the hole should be; the base of the trunk should sit about one inch above the ground. Dig a hole that is three to four times the diameter of the tree’s container. Slope the side like a...
by Lori Henning | Sep 22, 2021 | Nature
We know we shouldn’t have favorites, but it’s hard not to fall in love with the sensory showcase that is autumn. Autumn is Mother Nature’s season to don her most colorful attire and dazzle us with her beauty. Her Majesty awes us with her quiltwork as she blankets...
