Eco-Yards started when chemical sensitivities hindered my ability to do consulting work, which was my previous career. I had so much pent up energy that I started offering to re-do my friends yards to keep myself sane. Landscaping had already been long-time hobby of...
Easier to maintain (5-15 minutes a week of watering and weeding during the summer). Is cheaper in the long run (less water, less maintenance cost). In future, water use and chemical use will likely be curtailed and lawn will be difficult to maintain. Better for the...
Laureen and Marcia (Eco-yards designer) spent some time teaching the Grade 4 students at Alex Munro school in Calgary how to make compost and how to design a compost bin. The students had already been studying the topic and had great questions. They took their new...
We regularly install this hemp twine lattice for vines to grow up fences. Using 3/4 inch cuphooks screwed in top and bottom, evenly spaced, we string the twine along these to make a lovely pattern. When we are making these against a concrete or brick wall, we use...
A great compost for your house plants, outdoor plants, and lawn too is made by worms! You could have your own worm bin in your home or garage in which worms turn your kitchen waste and newspaper into black gold for your plants. How To Make Your Own While it does take...
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