Leaf them there
When we first moved into the Garden home 20 years ago, we spent 4 weekends per year raking leaves. In a half acre of yard, there were high trees and lawn—with nothing in between. I suspect this describes many yards including yours. The choices were to rake them ourselves, pay someone to rake, or try […]
Compost made easy
I bet you hate to bag leaves (see Post called Leaf Them There). And isn’t hauling out garbage cans fun? How about trying to stuff deadheaded flower stems into a can for the trash man? Or wasting water and energy running a garbage disposal? The answer my friends isn’t blowing in the wind, it’s a […]
Garden paths: chipping in for the environment
One of the most enjoyable aspects of a garden is having paths that lead from one part of the yard to another, as if walking from one room to another, with a changing view and surprises around corners. This is an idea known since the 13th century and recorded in the first garden book, written […]