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Terrific Eco-Friendly Ways to Welcome Winter

by admin | 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...

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

by admin | Apr 5, 2019 | Compost, Compost Bins, How-to, Microbes, Soil

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

Spring Tips: when to do Spring Clean Up, Rain Barrel Hook-up, Overseed in Calgary

by admin | Apr 28, 2018 | Compost, Compost Bins, How-to, Microbes, Over-seeding, Soil

Are you thinking it might be wise to get a head start on your Spring yard clean up? Think again! Those leaves and debris are shelter for the beneficial ladybugs in your yard (see the one that was hiding in my leaves) and they need shelter while the nights are still...

Consider Worm Composting

by admin | 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 admin | 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 admin | 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...
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