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 […]
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Easy and budget-friendly ways to add curb appeal
Submitted Curb appeal can set your home apart from others, and improving curb appeal doesn’t have to be expensive. Curb appeal can help a home get noticed in a bustling real estate market. Curb appeal also can contribute to the […]
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Gardening pointers for novices
Some of the most popular gardens are plots designated for cultivating herbs and vegetables. Fresh produce is a great benefit of having a home garden, allowing homeowners to exercise control over which products to use to grow robust, healthy vegetables. […]
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Reptiles, amphibians are on the move
Photo by John Hall Salamanders like this Eastern red-spotted newt will soon be crossing Vermont roadways to reach wetlands where they will breed. You may have already heard the spring peepers or wood frogs calling in your backyard. Or perhaps […]
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A more eco-friendly lawn is just steps away
Submitted Keeping your lawn an appropriate height, versus very short to cut down on mowings, will help to keep it healthy. Maintaining a lush lawn is a healthy and rewarding hobby that affords homeowners to spend some time outdoors in […]