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Spring is in the Calgary air! Early gardening and Spring Clean-up tips.

by Bob Rama | Apr 8, 2021 | Compost, Compost Bins, How-to, Microbes, Soil

Are you wondering when is the best time to do your Spring yard clean up? And thinking now That the snow is gone you should do it? Think again! Those leaves and debris are shelter for the beneficial ladybugs and other overwintering insects in your yard (see the one...

Terrific Eco-Friendly Ways to Welcome Winter

by Bob Rama | Nov 14, 2020 | Compost, Compost Bins, halloween, How-to, Microbes, Soil, sustainable

Reduce waste, rejuvenate the health of your garden and best of all, eat well! From us at Eco-yards, here are some tips to make the most of the shoulder season.     WAYS TO MAKE USE OF YOUR HALLOWEEN PUMPKINS  After Halloween, so many pumpkins go to waste and...

Consider Worm Composting

by Bob Rama | May 23, 2016 | Compost, Compost Bins, Compost Tea, How-to, Microbes, Native Plants, Nematodes, Over-seeding, Worm Composting

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...

Should you power rake or aerate your lawn?

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...

Nematodes – Making Nitrogen Available to your Plants

by Bob Rama | May 23, 2016 | Compost, Microbes, Nematodes, Soil

Some nematodes have given the whole tribe a bad name. This is because they eat roots of plants and are harmful to the plants. Most, though, are beneficial to plants. They are tiny worms that are usually not visible ‐ the larger ones look like small hairs. They are the...

Making Minerals Available to your Plants

by Bob Rama | May 23, 2016 | Compost Tea Spray, Microbes, Protozoa, Soil

I’ve been writing the last few posts about the micro‐organisms which live in soil, mainly near the root zones of plants. These micro‐organisms cluster near the roots because the plants feed them by exuding sugars, starches, and proteins out of their root walls. Why do...
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