Then consider going all out and convert a large portion or your whole yard into a natural garden that mimics nature’s spaces. Include a birdbath, fence or other signs that this is an intentional design. A bit more information:Native plants also help keep rainwater where ...
Dead trees, dry, bare ground and brittle plant stems poking up through the snow may not fit everyone’s idea of a beautiful yard, especially in the city. But nearly fifteen years of observing our little patch of Columbia have taught us that all these fit into the larger matrix of how li...
I love trees, and I grow some very lovely non-native trees, which, as long as they show no signs of invasiveness, are welcome in our yard. One of these trees,Poliothyrsis sinensis, has produced a handful of seedlings, and this fall, I was able to give the curator of the University ...
we have said hello to lots of variety in plant, insect, bird and other life. We have greeted a different type of yard maintenance, as a switch occurred from encouraging one kind of plant to grow so we could mow it, to keeping exuberant growth from taking over completely. There is a lo...
Signs that You Need Professional Tree Help »Posted bysecure_adminon May 26, 2021 inTree Service|0 comments Trees can be very nice to see in our yard. Of course, it takes a lot of effort to grow them, especially when we want to ensure that we can benefit from it like the shade....
Now, to get some fresh water you had to go either to this spring which was one and a half kilometres from the village, or to the cattle-yard where there was a well – yes, a well had already been dug, you see. I'd usually go to the well myself, since it was closer: about ...
Little did we know, Arizona is one of the youngest states in America, joining the Union as the 48th state only in 1912. It has been home to Native American tribes for thousands of years before European settlers ventured into its harsh yet stunning landscapes. We can trace signs of the an...
As part of providing free yard work, the organization teaches children about serving their communities and lawn mower safety.A key component of RMLCS is its 50-yard challenge,which sets a goal for children nationwide to mow 50 lawns for free in their community. When a kid signs up for the...
photographer, filmmaker, writer, and illustrator living in Asheville, NC. He studied black-footed cats in Namibia for his master’s research, has traveled to all seven continents, and loves native plant gardening. See more of his work atTravel for Wildlife, Truly Wild,Our Wild Yard, &...
Not only that if you keep it alive in a pot then you can plant it in your yard after. Distribution: This indigenous tree is found in the dry to mesic forests on all the main islands except Ni’ihau and Kaho’olawe. In certain localities you can still find this plant along the coast...