Leaves cascading down from trees indicate the arrival of autumn. However, colorful and awe-inspiring autumn leaves can be a hazard if left to lie on the ground too long. Fallen leaves form a dense insulator to protect trees’ roots and […]
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Home and Garden
Heating homes more efficiently
Submitted It is time to switch to a programmable thermostat to heat a home more efficiently. With colder weather right around the corner, many homeowners are once again giving thought to their home heating needs and if it is possible […]
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Exterior painting pointers
Submitted Experts say autumn is fine time to paint your home’s exterior, but do your homework! A fresh coat of paint on a home’s exterior can give a property a vibrant new look. Whether you decide to go with a […]
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Kubota business gets new owners
Courtesy of Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce The ribbon cutting at Townline Equipment in Pittsford included: Tom Donahue, EVP/CEO, RRCC; Rep. Butch Shaw, Vt. House of Representatives; Bob Giddings; Jacob Holzwath, Townline Equipment; Hank Pelkey, Pittsford Select Board chair; John […]
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Amendments can help produce healthy soil
Submitted Help boost your soil with compost and other amendments, to get the most out of your edible or visual garden. Mother Nature provides plenty to grow healthy lawns, gardens and landscapes. But as many homeowners know, some lawns sometimes […]
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Secrets to keeping an organized shed
Submitted Hanging items vertically frees up more space in a shed or garage. Despite other intentions, homeowners often turn their garages into storage centers for random, little-used items, leaving little to no room for the tools and even vehicles that […]
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Pet owners: beware of poisonous gardens!
As Memorial Day approaches many in Central Vermont are getting excited about putting in gardens and planting flowers, ‘tis the season, and after a long cold winter we are all ready for some flowers! The Rutland County Humane Society would […]
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Did you know?
Biosolids are an organic amendment available to gardeners. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, biosolids are carefully treated and monitored residuals formed at sewage treatment facilities. They may be recycled into fertilizers to stimulate plant growth. Biosolids may […]
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Did you know?
Neem oil is a naturally occurring pesticide that can be used to combat a host of landscaping pests and diseases. Azadirachtin is an active component in neem oil that can be extracted to repel and kill pests. Studies have shown […]
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Controlling animal pests in gardens and landscapes
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor, UVM Effective control of animal pests is possible though your success will depend on your timing, method, and perseverance. A control that works for your neighbor, or that worked for you last year, may not […]