Spring is in the Calgary air! Early gardening and Spring Clean-up tips.
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...
read moreThe X Factor
An article written by Natalie Noble, for Creb Now. " The main features of xeriscaping are simple: use less water by decreasing lawn space, and replacing it with native and well-adapted plants that require less water, including perennial flowers, trees, and shrubs. “In...
read moreSpring Tips: when to do Spring Clean Up, Rain Barrel Hook-up, Overseed in Calgary
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...
read moreWe were on the CBC!
Listen to Eco-Yards Founder Laureen Rama as she discusses lawn alternatives on CBC's Eyeopener and then let us know what you think in the comments! ...
read moreThe History of Eco-yards™
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...
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Advantages of Having Less Lawn
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...
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Teaching the Next Generation about Making Great Soil!
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...
read moreHemp Twine Lattice is Cheap, Easy and Sustainable!
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...
read moreConsider 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...
read moreOverseeding for an Eco-Friendly lawn
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...
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