New Ways to Use Fall Leaves! Create Leaf Compost!
Many people confuse leaf mulch with leaf compost – but the two are not the same. Mulch is made strictly from plant material and is generally better for insulation, while compost is created by mixing plant materials with other organic materials such as kitchen scraps; compost is better for enriching and improving soil. To make […]
New Ways to Use Fall Leaves! Create Leaf Mulch!
Leaves. Chances are, if you’re a homeowner, you have a lot of them lying around right about now. Here something new you can do with them instead of throwing them away! Create leaf mulch, which you can use to insulate tender plants in the winter, while enriching the soil. Leaf mulch decomposes lowly, creating Mother […]
Spotting The Warning Signs of an Unhealthy Tree!
People are diligent about lawns and gardens, but trees are so slow to change that homeowners often miss signs that something may be wrong with a tree. Trees need more attention than most people are aware of. Caring for trees can be very time consuming, and requires extensive knowledge and training. Hiring an arborist is […]
Winter’s Coming! Prepare Your Trees For Winter!
Caring for your trees is a year-round job; every season has it’s own procedures that need to be followed in order to keep trees healthy throughout the year, and to ensure consistent and robust growth. The process of winterizing trees is a good deal of work, but the results are worth it. The certified arborists […]
Winter’s Coming! Some Landscaping Tips For Landscaping Plants!
Like lawns, your landscaping plants need to be prepared for the winter to ensure a vigorous return in the spring. Also like lawns, plants don’t die during the winter months, they simply go dormant. There are so many different kinds of landscaping plants, however, that it’s important to consult with a local nursery to determine […]
Winter’s Coming! Some Landscaping Tips For the Lawn!
The seasons are cyclical, and so is yard work! Even as you work on your summer lawn, you need to mentally prepare for the steps that need to be taken through the fall. Your lawn will come back stronger and greener in the spring if you take care of it in the now, so consider […]
It’s Time For Fall Yard Maintenance
It’s Time For Fall Yard Maintenance! When the days start to grow shorter and people start buying school supplies, it’s a good time to think about starting to prepare your yard for winter. It may seem as though the garden is just starting to produce and you just got that grass going, but the seasons […]
Fire Safe Landscaping
Fire-Safe Landscaping Landscaping your home is a terrific investment and return on your money, but a beautiful yard is much more than that. For some people their yard is their haven, for others it’s their means of expression, but one thing is sure – your yard is just as important as the interior decoration inside […]
What Is A Fire Defensible Space Created Around A Home?
What Is A Fire Defensible Space Created Around A Home? A defensible space is the area completely surrounding a home and extending 100 feet out from the home. That space is divided into two “zones”, Zone 1 encircles the entire area around any buildings, structures, decks, etc., for a distance of 30 feet, and Zone […]
Fire Prevention – Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming For Fire Prevention Every year fire season seems to surprise us, but with the fires burning in southwestern Oregon since late July, it’s an unfortunate reminder to make sure that you trim your trees and clean up the landscaping around your yard to prevent a fire from spreading should it come your way. […]
