Priceless.
March 26, 2012
Penthouse Tree Suite
Not all tree houses are found in the forest. Some appear in the most unexpected places, created out of desire and opportunity, like the one in which this child staked claim.
Priceless.
Priceless.
March 19, 2012
Grow Healthier and Thicker Grass
A hollow cylinder aerator is a must have lawn care accessory. Holding on to the handle at the top while standing, the tines of this tool are manually pushed into the ground, as you step onto the cross-piece, and several thin plugs or cores of soil and turf are removed. What remains looks somewhat like dog poop,
don't you think?
don't you think?
The removal of soil plugs creates pockets of air that make it easier for grass roots to get the nutrients, water, oxygen, sunlight they need to grow deep. This helps produce healthier and thicker grass.
A hollow tine aerator is simple, inexpensive, green, and safe.
Yard Butler
Click to see a similar style aerator in action.
March 12, 2012
Is it warm in here, or is it just me?
The USDA has released a new 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.
This map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive in a particular location. These hardiness zones are mentioned on every plant tag.
Last updated in 1990, most gardeners will find that their region has warmed by half a zone. This may give additional peace of mind when planting material that was not previously expected to survive a harsh winter. Climate changed isn't mentioned, the creators of the map say they relied on advanced measuring equipment and more weather monitoring.
The new map includes click and zoom state maps that provide detail down to a half a mile.
Yet, savvy gardeners have always known to locate microclimates. These sunny protected pockets can influence what is able to grow there since they can be up to ten degrees warmer than other areas of the same yard.
So, push the edge of the envelope. Test the limits. It's called being in zone denial.
This map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive in a particular location. These hardiness zones are mentioned on every plant tag.
Last updated in 1990, most gardeners will find that their region has warmed by half a zone. This may give additional peace of mind when planting material that was not previously expected to survive a harsh winter. Climate changed isn't mentioned, the creators of the map say they relied on advanced measuring equipment and more weather monitoring.
The new map includes click and zoom state maps that provide detail down to a half a mile.
Yet, savvy gardeners have always known to locate microclimates. These sunny protected pockets can influence what is able to grow there since they can be up to ten degrees warmer than other areas of the same yard. So, push the edge of the envelope. Test the limits. It's called being in zone denial.
March 5, 2012
Gotta Get it Garden Gear - Grass Knuckles
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