Soil Conservation

In order to maintain high yields, and in the absences of tilling, this type of farming tends to call for higher amounts of herbicide. The largest tool used may be the broad fork. In the garden , there is no mechanized drilling machinery to pull down the...

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. Remember, after a flood, the water table might be changed permanently, so use caution when digging.

Additionally,an organic mulch will improve and stabilize the soil structure to reduce the impact of rainwater, compaction from people walking on it, and increase ease of cultivation.

I have some tips on how to use your water wisely, how to conserve it.We could carry it on our heads like the lady in the thumbnail picture above, but I have some more efficient ways in order to use our water supply efficiently.I've been using one for...

Vermicompost is a unique microbiological fertilizer with the community of useful soil microorganisms improving soil fertility. The fertilizer is easily and gradually assimilated by plants within their life cycle.

I estimate our shed-vac machine at 10:1 (10 CY of leaves shredded down to 1 CY volume). Years before we moved to the area, someone accidentally caught the woods on fire while burning leaves.

I chose the smaller 10-inch by 2 1/2-inch standard housing and cartridge combo for two of the manifolds and the larger 10-inch x 4 1/2-inch "big blue" units (see picture above, right) for the other two.You will need to change your cartridge, or clean...

By year three, your entire border has been managed once. You'll be glad you did! This article originally appeared in the July/August 2014 issue of Hobby Farms. But there's one more big benefit: They can earn you money! The USDA Farm Services Agency has...

However,simple items from your hardware store can help you make ollas for your gardens in no time flat!Silicone or glue that will work on porous materials – make sure it is waterproofRead the glue label and decide how you will apply the glue.

“ 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 compost our bio-degradable waste, conserve water, and limit our pesticide use to attract beneficial insects to our outdoor spaces.As gardeners, we are constantly in touch with our environment, and most of us try to garden in a responsible and sustainable...

If you've ever entrusted your plants to someone, only to return to find struggling or dead plants, this ongoing story is for you . If you are anything like me, you have plenty of potted plants of many sizes around (and in) your house and/or greenhouse.

Now carefully thread the other end of bushing into thePrepare the area under the down spout where you want to install the rain barrel. Many women swear that it makes their hair look much better when washed with rain water instead of tap water.Rain barrels...

Sweet Gum ( Liquidambar styraciflua ) This medium- to fast-growing North American native has glossy, star-shaped green leaves in summer and sports brilliant colors in the fall, ranging from orange and purple to red to yellow.

The overflow assembly was a 2” PVC male adaptor and a 2” PVE street elbow. Then, he set the barrel on top and held the downspout adaptor in place to determine where to cut the downspout.

My first summer in Texas as a park ranger gifted me with one of the most amazing wildflower displays on record. Fires, whether intentionally ignited or sparked by lightning, maintain the prairies as open expanses of grassland and cyclically stimulate...

Four generations ago, it was a 500-acre farm where Steve's ancestors raised tobacco, beef and dairy cows. This kind of diversity isn't associated with conventional agriculture, yet many bright-eyed beginning farmers have dreams of integrating natural...

Never “top” a tree. Instead, make a donut of mulch around the base, being careful to avoid touching the bark with the mulch. It will result in the same slow decline and bring eventual death.

Both new plants and transplants require less water if you plant them when the ground is already cool and moist.Next, you can save water by knowing how and when to water more wisely.

Just don't get too greedy.Even if, like me, you're an individual plot owner, your involvement with the community garden should go beyond just tending to your own crops. In other words, even though a garden is sponsored by a church, you don't have to be...

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. That's a good thing most of the time, except when you're trying to work in the area and you keep encountering hidden...

“These regions had a somewhat different farming history, as well as conifer forests that were generally not as sensitive to heavy grazing pressure as hardwoods, so the practice of grazing animals in wooded areas never became as taboo there as it did...

Kilmer worked as a statistician for the Army in France. A number of his poems give the impression of a man with a sensitive soul, and show his appreciation for the beauty of the natural world.On April 6 of 1917, the United States declared war on Germany.

Use it as a fine textured mulch. Vermont Organics Coconut Coir is an ideal soil enhancer. Plus it holds ten times its weight in water. Add fertilizer to make a complete soil. Add it directly to soil to lighten it.

For those gardeners who like to keep thing's simple. Used to provide the perfect growing medium for all plants requiring acid soil. Acid Lovers is Organic and 100% all natural. Infused with our Probiotic technology and Aloe Vera and Yucca extract and...

WONDER SOIL Seed Starter Pots are ideal for everyone. They are able to be transplanted directly into the ground without the risk of root shock. The Seed Starter Pots are completely self-contained.

Organic Soil Treatment is specially designed to care for lawns and gardens. The Revive 64 oz. It also helps to eliminate brown spots and guard against burning from dog urine. This mixture is made of decomposed organic by products and is fortified with...