Project Highlight: Orchard Pruning In Exeter
This past month we were able to spend some time at a client’s house in Exeter, RI pruning the fruit trees in their orchard. Among the types of trees were apple trees, pear trees, peach trees, plum trees, and another kind of tree that we don’t get to see often: a pawpaw tree. A pawpaw […]
Winter Pruning Techniques
Cold weather is upon us. The days are shorter, the heat has been turned on, and we’ve all thrown an extra blanket or two on our beds. A lot of us will stay inside until we absolutely have to go out for something. We think longingly of the spring and summer days spent planting, mowing, […]
Decomposition Of Leaves During Winter
Now that the days are getting shorter and temperatures are getting lower, we can all celebrate the arrival of the beautiful fall foliage. What may not cause you to do much celebrating, though, is the thought of all of the raking that will have to be done to tidy up your yard. You can take […]
Soil Composition
Soil Composition Soil is what supports pretty much all life on planet Earth. It is made up of minerals, organic matter, gases, and countless organisms. All of these components play an integral part of maintaining healthy soil, and therefore a healthy ecosystem. To get a little bit more in depth, typical soil consists of approximately […]
Organic options for fall lawn improvements
Organic options for fall lawn improvements Fall is here and many people don’t realize it is the best time to make lawn improvements. The soil is still warm from the summer’s heat, the nights are cool, and scorching hot days have passed. The fall is the best time to make improvements to your existing […]
