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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...
Advantages of Having Less Lawn

Advantages of Having Less Lawn

by admin | May 23, 2016 | Compost Tea, Native Plants, Over-seeding, Soil, Water conservation, Xeriscaping

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...

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...

Overseeding for an Eco-Friendly lawn

by admin | 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...

Spread Corn Gluten to Prevent Weeds

by admin | 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...

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