A koi pond is a great feature if you want a beautiful, natural setting to enjoy wildlife in your back yard. The addition of a waterfall adds the tranquil sound of falling water to your garden, making the space a true oasis you can retreat to after a long, hectic day. The benefits of a koi pond surely comprise the reasons you want to install one. However, before you start digging, you need to ...
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Blog Posts in April, 2016
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What You Need to Know Before You Install a Koi Pond
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Recipe Pairings with Your Herb Garden
April 19, 2016 You did the research. You picked your herb plant varieties, found a place in your home and started your own home herb garden. You planted your seeds, watered them, and watched them grow. Now that you have shoots of greenery springing up around you, use them! Herbs are good for more than just their aroma, they’re great cooking ingredients! Here are some herb-filled recipes to get you cookin’: Basil ...Continue Reading -
Ultimate Spring Clean Up Guide
April 15, 2016 Did winter cause problems to your lawn or damage a few bushes and trees? Spring is the right time to clean up your yard and prepare it for the growing season. This ultimate guide will lead you through every step of the process to help ensure a beautiful lawn and garden this summer. Prune Trees, Shrubs and Other Perennials Heavy snow storms, high winds and frigid temperatures can damage or kill ...Continue Reading -
Back to the Roots: Everything You Needs To Know About Composting
April 14, 2016 Begin by Collecting: Kitchen scraps vegetable and fruit peelings eggshells coffee grounds tea bags Household waste paper towels, napkins paper bags cardboard boxes coffee filters Yard waste raked leaves grass clippings dead (not diseased) plants Use the Secret Recipe: Speed up decomposition process by using four times as many “browns”, (such as dead leaves) that are high in carbon and “greens” ...Continue Reading -
Spring Trends
April 12, 2016 Spring is in the air, and that means you’re probably thinking about how to prepare your yard for warmer weather. If you’re in search of some inspiration, consider these spring trends and the benefits they provide in your back yard. Landscape Trends Entertainment: If you often have friends and neighbours over on summer evenings, now’s the time to transform your backyard landscape into one designed ...Continue Reading