We have noticed lately the little libraries have been bare in Owensboro. HERE'S HOW TO START ONE IN YOUR OWN YARD Starting your own free little library isn't hard. Here are the steps to making it successful; Be Creative-have someone help you design your box and make sure it is sturdy....
One of the best ways to see a woodpecker, whether it’s the enormous pileated or the little downy, is to preserve or create a snag in your woods. Woodpeckers like flickers will even forage on dead wood on the ground, peeling off old bark while mining for insects or an unlucky ...
If the problem is dog owners, and not necessarily dogs, then you could put up signs that tell owners to pick up their dogs' poop from your yard. You could also install signage that shows how much of a fine an owner could pay if they are caught leaving poop on the ground. Your signs...
Cleaning up the hole in your lawn will help restore your grass to its verdant lushness. Remove any debris, rocks and weeds from the hole with a rake and spade. Once the hole in your grass has been cleaned up, fill it with topsoil. Use enough dirt that the hole is now filled and ...
very cold). Eventually, this effort will pay off as the rink comes together and the ice thickens. Remember not to get too anxious to slap on your skates and hit the ice – you want a nice, thick surface before you’re ready to put your rink to use, so make sure you really flood ...
wood piles, dry leaves, and rocks from the ground as woodchucks prefer covered regions for digging holes. Also, trim your lawn, and leaves of plants touching the ground from time to time for the same reason. This way your yard would be less attractive to them to find food and shelter....
1 .Read this paragraph from the section“Put Your Plant In The Ground.” When it is time to plant, wear gardening gloves. Use a gardening tool to loosen the dirt. Pull away rocks and weeds. Then, dig a hole ...
So what if you don't have any owls in your yard but you want to attract some to your house? Easy, there are a few things you can do that will help. I actually hear owls in my neighborhood but they never seem to be in my yard. They always seem to be at my neighbor and now ...
Texas is a beautiful state rich in diverse resources. While much has been done to protect the Texas environment, we continually look for ways to make sure that our state remains a beautiful and healthy place to live for all future Texans. To accomplish this goal, all Texans need to do ...
A rock garden is more than just a haphazard pile of rocks. It requires adequate planning, an appropriate selection of rocks, and careful placing of stones. Your goal is to re-create, albeit in miniature, a natural mountain slope in your own yard. In this article, we'll explore all aspec...