Backyard Apple Growing
One of my favorite past times is going apple picking at one of the many Rhode Island orchards. I can remember being so shocked by the varieties grown here in Rhode Island. “What? There’s more than just McIntosh, Granny Smith, Fuji, Gala, and Honey Crisp?!” Our economy favors monocultures and of the thousands of varieties […]
Proper Fall Planting
Although it may seem counterintuitive, late summer and early fall are the best times to plant most shrubs and trees. The ground is warm, the air is cooler, and the plants are entering their dormant period and so commit more energy to root development (opposed to foliage/new growth). Planting in the fall will allow your […]
Enhance Your Property with Crushed Seashells
[hcolumns] If you’re looking for an environmentally friendly, classically beautiful, budget friendly material to enhance your property, then crushed seashell may be the answer. This material not only adds property value and curb appeal, but it’s better for the planet too. Are you considering an upgrade to your walkways or driveway? Are weeds overtaking your […]
Improving a Dull or Bare Lawn
[hcolumns] Summertime can be pretty tough on our lawns between the heat, increased traffic, dry spells, and pests. As the weather improves, most of us tend to be out enjoying our yards more. This often means we start noticing (or creating) problem areas; maybe increased traffic is wearing some areas thin or things are looking […]
How to prepare your lawn mower for the spring
How to prepare your lawn mower for the spring The grass is a foot high. It is mid-May and you have been meaning to cut your grass the past two weekends, but you just haven’t gotten around to it. Between work and the kids you just haven’t had the time. “This Saturday I am getting […]