As you work in your yard, you will find that the materials you are cleaning up can be used for making your own compost. Compost is a natural and organic ingredient that many gardeners are starting to use. Compost helps save on the cost of water used in the garden and will also … [Read more...] about Tips for Choosing Your Compost Bin
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Compost 101
Compost is a natural source that a home owner can use to create a type of mulch that can be added into the soil around a home. Compost is created by using household items and items around your yard. The items you use need to be an organic natural source that can decompose. … [Read more...] about Compost 101
Different Types of Gardens and How to Promote Growth
While there are hundreds of different garden types most boil down to one of the following three basic types: Flower or landscaping, herb, or vegetable. In other words, gardens are either there for decorative purposes, or to grow food. The following is a look at three things you … [Read more...] about Different Types of Gardens and How to Promote Growth
Getting Your Car Ready for the Summer Heat
Getting your car ready for summer is an important part of safety and fun during the warm, and often exciting, summer months. Here are a few suggestions for how you can prepare your car for the conditions of summer:1. Change over anything winter left on your car. For example, … [Read more...] about Getting Your Car Ready for the Summer Heat
Preventative Maintenance for Summer Driving
Preventative maintenance is one of the best things you can do for your car. Things like changing the oil every 3000 miles, checking the transmission and flushing it every couple of years, and the like are all parts of keeping your car in tiptop condition. The following are some … [Read more...] about Preventative Maintenance for Summer Driving
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