Many folks start a hobby farm for a variety of reasons. Hobby farmers grew up on farms, they want to be self-sufficient, they love animals, and they want to save money at the grocery store. Hobby farming is a farm that is up to 50 acres, but it isn’t your sole source of income like […]
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Nov
Nov
First Things First: What is a Dethatcher? Simply put, a dethatcher is a device that effectively removes thatch from your lawn. A dethatcher can be as simple as a rake, towed behind your tractor, or even motorized for commercial jobs. A dethatcher uses metal blades or tines to comb across the grass and pull thatch […]
Blog, How-to, Uncategorized
How to Make Compost at Home (Using Kitchen Scraps and Other Natural Waste!)
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Oct
Oct
Recent research shows that food scraps and yard waste make up 30% of the trash we throw away. The EPA says that this excess waste, which can be used to feed the soil in your flowerbeds, vegetable gardens, and lawn, take up more space at landfills and contribute to methane production. You can make organic […]
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Oct
Oct
Are you planning to add fall bulbs to your flowerbeds, landscapes, and along your borders? Then you need to have a plan of where you’re planting them as well as how they’ll fit in with your overall landscape design. Fall bulbs do well when planted in soil that’s between 40° – 50°F or six weeks […]
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Sep
Sep
A little aeration—such as once a year—can go a long way toward creating a beautiful, healthy lawn. Your soil, its compaction and what type of grass you have determine when to aerate your yard grass. How Often to Aerate Your Lawn There are some variables to consider when it comes to aeration. The time of […]
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Sep
Sep
Does your backyard fill up with water every time it rains? Then you probably have a drainage problem. If you have a yard drainage problem, you’ve no doubt noticed the following problems: You have more mosquitoes in your yard Lawn grass doesn’t grow well in the area where ponding occurs Water-loving weeds, such as nutsedge, […]
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Aug
Aug
You love your outdoor space, but you could easily skip the fall and spring yard clean-ups with the amount of time and effort it takes. The raking, the dumping, the lawn debris. It just seems like so much—when you rather sit back and enjoy the crisp air… And that’s why you need a sweeper! First, […]
06
Aug
Aug
Tips on How to Mow Your Lawn… And Why It’s Worth Your Time Lawn mowing can be a boring, weekly chore. And when you’re busy working and raising a family, it’s just one more chore added to the honey-do list.Whether you’re new to homeownership or not, mowing your lawn can be a hassle—especially if you’re […]
Blog, How-to, Uncategorized
How Often to Water Your Lawn in Summer? + 12 Tips for Responsible Watering
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Jul
Jul
How Often to Water your Lawn in Summer? This is a question that comes up frequently, especially as the temperatures start to creep up across the country. Lawn care enthusiasts start to wonder how to adjust their watering schedule to ensure their lawn stays vibrant and green well into the rest of the year. Unfortunately, […]
09
Jul
Jul
If you’re curious about organic lawn care, you’re not alone. A lot of homeowners are turning to organic lawn care because it’s safer for their children and pets as well as they’re using less chemicals that can runoff into stormwater drains. Does Organic Lawn Care Work? In a nutshell, yes. However, it takes a few […]