Conservation Tillage

The original ollas, thought to be brought from Spain to South America were unglazed clay earthenware urns which are still used today in the Southwest. It dries very quickly.Apply your glue to the other pot rim.

“ Riparian areas are the [areas of] green, specialized vegetation that extend from both sides of a stream or river that serves as important habitat for many plants and animals,” Dictson says.

We have changed the world once, so we've demonstrated that it can be done. I stand alone and take back something worth remembering."... If we implement these as a united group, it will produce a massive result.

Your largest plants should be in a group, if possible, and if not, close enough so you can snake your drip line to reach them all. Then your mid-size plants, and finally your seedling trays or other little pots.

Place this fitting inside the barrel and thread it into the 2 inch female threaded by 2 inch PVC elbow on the outside of the barrel. Many get their olives in barrels that are ideal for converting into R.B.'s.Check with wine or home brewing stores; many...

Culture: Prefer full sun and moist, well-drained soils, but tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. As with willows, its root systems are formidable, so things like pipes and structural foundations will likely lose any battles.

Original publication date 1987. The overflow assembly was a 2” PVC male adaptor and a 2” PVE street elbow. Next, drill a hole for the hose bibb (that's the valve with a handle to turn the water on and off, and where your garden hose attaches).

My first summer in Texas as a park ranger gifted me with one of the most amazing wildflower displays on record. Special steps must be taken to restore native prairie from farmland versus an overgrazed pasture.

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What does your restored farmland vision look, sound and feel like? Short-term should include getting to know your neighbors and finding collaborators, while mid-term plans foresee the next decade and include a succession plan of introducing the right...

Following a few simple tree-care rules when planting and managing trees means we'll all have healthier, happier trees for generations to come. Learn more about growing trees from HobbyFarms.com: 10 Reasons to Plant a Farm Tree Growing Nut Trees 7 Common...

In doing so, Congress reaffirmed the federal commitment to the conservation of the nation's soil and water resources.Almost every county in the U.S. has a Soil Conservation District under the auspices of the NRCS.

Get to know your plants and how they appear when they are thirsty, since there are no hard and fast rules for all plants. You'll be surprised at how much water you will save.You can conserve water by using plants in your garden that would naturally grow...

Many community gardens aren't situated in the best part of town. Schools, universities and youth centers are also frequent community garden hosts.Sometimes, folks in a neighborhood will simply take matters into their own hands and create an urban garden...

Yes, believe it or not, on my farm there is a pile of rocks, of seemingly impossible size, that has all but disappeared under the ground. For many years, a walking path has roughly followed the rock pile, and years of walking have eroded the ground to...

They're also interested in the preservation of topsoil, but they also want to improve the soil structure, increase the biodiversity of fungi and bacteria, and increase water retention.

“Integrating silvopastures into our farm has improved the profitability of the land while also providing long-lasting environmental benefits,” Owens says. While searching the internet, he stumbled across silvopastures.

With the widespread popularity of "Trees" and Kilmer's reputation as a speaker, his death in service with the Allied Forces seemed especially tragic. He wrote while in France and intended to publish a book about his experiences.

The major chore after a flood if trying to reassemble your landscape as close to the original condition as possible. Level the Land Water moves a lot of soil, whether it takes it away completely or deposits it where you don't necessarily want it.

You need at least two blocksScreen and trash elastics, OR 2 hinges depends on the style of barrel you chooseHosing that corresponds to the size of your overflow or “jump” valve.Make sure you work in an area that can be messy.

Drought-resistant plants are usually sun-loving, so they will thrive in that brutally unprotected part of your landscape; most can tolerate some morning shade. Statistics proved it wasn't just our own gardens that were suffering from the lack of rain...

Knowing these four are a good start to keeping the trees on your farm healthy. Sycamore, ash oak and evergreen elm trees are particularly prone to anthracnose, though other deciduous and evergreen trees, as well as fruits, vegetables and grasses, can...

Trees that were able to fight off the blight, including the Chinese chestnut, did not possess the desired characteristics of the American chestnut, which include tall, straight growth and a high-quality wood.

A heavy layer ofmulch drastically reduces the soil's ability to dry out, leading to soggy, water-logged soil around the roots of plants and shrubs. This condition is extremely damaging to azaleas, rhododendrons, most conifers, allMulch piled up against...

As with many monocultures, the use of such chemicals contributes to the crop's shorter life.Sun farms also lack proper erosion control, proving problematic during periods of rain. Coffee plants that grow amongst diverse vegetation are also less susceptible...

It covers one-fourth of Earth's land, feeds millions of animals and birds, and helps stop erosion. More than 9,000 known species of grasses grow throughout the world, including those grown for grains, pasture, and lawns.