July 21, 2024 @ 5:27 PM
Welcome to day two of our compost appreciation week! Today we will learn ways to use compost for gardening purposes. Compost helps soil naturally fend off weeds and pests without having to use potentially harmful chemicals. To make this happen, spread 3-4 inches of compost over the new beds, use a spade to combine the top 8-12 inches and then rake over the area. Compost can also be used in homemade tree/shrub and flower/veggie potting soil.
Tree/Shrub Potting Soil:
3 gallons compost
2.5 gallons coarse sand
3 gallons peat moss
2.5 gallons composted pine bark
3 gallons perlite
2 Tbsp lime
1 cup granular organic fertilizer
Flower/.........
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July 20, 2024 @ 9:47 PM
Welcome to day one of our Compost Appreciation Week series. Each day we will share fun facts about composting, its importance and how we can all engage in the process to improve our homes, communities and planet. Today we will start by explaining what composting is and how the process is used at our facility. Composting is the recycling of organic matter into natural fertilizer that enhances plants and soil. In fact, it is often referred to by farmers as "black gold" because of the quality it brings to their crops. Once soil is enriched by compost for example, it becomes a home for helpful insects and earthworms to burrow in and allow for more aeration. Aeration occurs when small holes appear in the soil that ......
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November 2, 2021 @ 12:40 PM
It's that time of year again for fun fall traditions like football and apple picking and to also start prepping your yard for winter and spring! Winter will creep back in no time, so it's important to equip your lawn for the bitter Ohio cold in order for it to come back healthy and refreshed by spring. If you're ready to arm your lawn for another battle against the cold and bring it to victory in the spring, read on for our top three fall lawn care tips and practices!
1. Rake, rake, rake!
The leaves are changing and falling already, but your lawn doesn't have to change and get set up for disaster as they consume the yard. Even though the different colors are a pleasant sight, ......
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August 10, 2021 @ 2:06 PM
Summer- the season of enjoying time outdoors is still here! However, as we continue to experience one of the rainiest summers in years, it can be tricky to keep up with the barrage of pesky weeds that come with all the grass sprouting up. Unfortunately, most weeds don’t like to share precious space with plants once they’ve made their mark, so it is crucial to step in as soon as possible and prevent them from causing further damage.
Why Else Should I Stop Weeds In My Yard?
Apart from some of them being an eyesore, there are several other reasons why weeds can be your yard’s worse enemy. First off, they block vital areas for light, nutrients and soil that plants need to flourish. Worse yet, they can possess toxic......
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