What is an Ornamental Grass? An ornamental grass is any grass plant that is used for decorative purposes. There are 3 main types of grass plants: true grasses (of family Poaceae), sedges (Cyperaceae), and rushes (Juncaceae). Although not always true of every variety, there is a comon saying to help identify which family a certain […]
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Whether you’re a new home gardener with little experience, or a farming vet looking to squeeze out a little more produce this year, you should probably think of building a food forest. When I think of a perfect food forest style garden, I want the most packed, diverse, high yield of fruits and veggies possible.
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We don’t just plant trees, we create food forests to sequester carbon, and provide resources for the forest manager. Benefits of Reforesting Your Land – Restore Soil – Sequester Carbon – Produce Food for Your Family – Better Water Retention in Case of Drought – Invest in Your Future with Lumber & Sap Trees To
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Some people are fascinated by bugs while others fear them. I think we can all agree that we’d prefer to have less mosquitoes and more butterflies, but not many people see the value of having spiders living in their attic. From my research, I’ve found 3 main ways that insects can benefit humans: pollination, pest
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Hey guys, this blog post is going to be a little different than most of my posts. I wanted to give you something a little more personal about my journey in the landscape business and why I chose to stop providing lawncare services. First things first though, let’s talk about why I even started my
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Invasive Species Invasive species (plant or animal) are often non-native species that lack natural predators to control their populations. With no predators, invasives are able to out-compete native plants for resources like food, water, and sunlight. Species that are able to create such monopolies leave few resources for native species to survive. When an invasive
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In a society that is increasingly focused on sustainability and fighting climate change, I’m always on the lookout for new ways to live in harmony with nature. Until recently, I didn’t really know what permaculture was. Now I see that it is so much more than a type of gardening but rather an all encompassing
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The Climate Change Crisis Humanity is facing a crisis never seen before in the history of the earth: climate change due to rising levels of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere. But where are all those excess greenhouse gases coming from? The answer is (mostly) the burning of fossil fuels. While nothing is truly permanent, carbon
The lawn care industry has a bad habit of selling a well-maintained lawn as an effective way to remove carbon from the atmosphere. In a report requested by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (an institute that directly benefits from the lawn care industry) it is stated that an acre of turf grass can sequester 920lb
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Your lawn is boring and ugly. Your lawn is boring and ugly. Don’t worry though, my lawn was once boring and ugly too. Full of weeds and patches of brown grass. Lawns cost you time and money to maintain. Time and money that could be spent on much more valuable ventures. You spend money on a lawn mower.
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