by Bob Rama | May 23, 2016 | How-to, Native Plants, Over-seeding, Sheep's Fescue, Water conservation
Most Calgary lawns are mainly Kentucky bluegrass, which needs lots of watering in dry Calgary. Folks often use fertilizer to help it grow and chemical pesticides to kill the weeds that thrive in it. Chemicals kill micro-organisms in the soil that ensure your grass...
by Bob Rama | May 23, 2016 | How-to, Over-seeding, Water conservation
As I write this, the dandelions are beautifully puffing white and going to seed. This is the perfect time to spread corn gluten meal to prevent those seeds from germinating and becoming new dandelions in your yard. What is Corn Gluten? Processed from corn, corn gluten...
by Bob Rama | May 23, 2016 | Compost, Compost Bins, How-to
Anne Darragh is a family physician who grew up in Calgary and has been an eco-friendly gardener here and in B.C’s Columbia Valley for 35 years. She has used companion planting, insecticidal soap, and mulches for weed control with great success. Anne is concerned about...
by Bob Rama | May 23, 2016 | Microbes, Sheep's Fescue, Water conservation
We are frequently asked if you should be power-raked or aerate lawns in spring. The Eco-Yards answer is no, probably not. Thatch is the build up of dead and decomposing grass plants. If managed properly, thatch can actually benefit your lawn by holding in moisture. In...
by Bob Rama | May 23, 2016 | Water conservation
While we all love warm sunny weather, there is definitely a drawback. Many of our trees and lawns get dry and thirsty since there is little natural water feeding them.To maintain a healthy root system that is the basis for a healthy tree, this is the time to start...
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