Restoring Lost Hill Park: A Conservation Effort Rooted in History
{3 minute read} A few weeks ago, I found myself hauling and stacking invasive brush alongside the City of Springfield and the Master Gardeners of Greene County. It was rewarding work, but what stuck with me most was meeting someone whose efforts I had unknowingly admired for years. Photo By: Pollen to Petal (invasive species…
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Native Seeds: How to Break Dormancy
{5 minute read} Starting a garden from seed is a fantastic way to enhance your gardening skills while keeping costs low. Native annual and perennial seeds, however, require a bit more attention due to their natural adaptations that prevent them from sprouting at the wrong time. To help them germinate successfully, you’ll need to break…
Challenge Your Idea of “Fall Garden Cleanup”
{3-minute read} Today, we’re sharing a few tips to prepare your property for cooler weather and ensure that our pollinators have a cozy spot to over-winter. Photo by Rich Hatfield from Xerces.org Putting gardens to bed for the season is a daunting task. Raking and bagging of leaves, collecting sticks and twigs, cutting back, and…
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Organic Wood Mulch: the real MVP
{5-minute read} In a previous post we discussed the environmental and personal health impacts of four popular mulch types for the landscape. Today, let’s dissect the clear winner and our favorite- organic wood mulch. Photo by Skyler Ewing on Pexels.com Hardwoods vs Softwoods. It isn’t about the actual ‘toughness’ of the wood. Some hardwoods are…
Mulching Matters
Photo by RDNE Stock project on Pexels.com {4-minute read} Wood, rock, rubber, recycled, dyed… There are so many mulch options. Your choice in material can make a great impact in your landscape and the environment. A proper mulching application will reduce your resource investment. How? It’ll help your plants beat the heat. Sunlight on bare…