Gray Birch

By |2018-10-29T16:30:17-04:00December 31st, 2017|Gardening, Native Plants, Organics, Sustainable Landscaping|

Gray birch, or betula populifolia, is a fast growing, tolerant, and skinny deciduous tree and is a great choice for a tree that will remain attractive in the winter time even without leaves. Gray birch is a fairly simple tree to grow and is an important tree to plant for many species, and it is becoming endangered or threatened in quite a few states.

Plant Dormancy

By |2018-10-29T16:30:17-04:00December 28th, 2017|Gardening, Native Plants, Organics, Sustainable Landscaping|

During dormancy, a plant will experience little to no growth and all metabolic activity stops during this time. However, many plants manage to return the following months despite this... how? Well, plants use dormancy as way to survive the unforgiving winter weather. The dormant state of the plant is able to better protect the plants buds during the winter.

Nematodes in the Soil

By |2018-10-29T16:30:17-04:00November 27th, 2017|Lawn and Turf, Organics, Sustainable Landscaping|

Nematodes are a natural, biological pest control that can protect beneficial insects while also eliminating hundreds of common pests that harm soil. Nematodes have no negative effects on soil and their work in soil protects earth worms and ladybugs, and many other insects that can aid your soil.

Aerated Static Pile Composting

By |2018-10-29T16:30:18-04:00November 15th, 2017|Organics, Sustainable Landscaping|

An aerated static pile is both the simplest and most inexpensive way to compost any large volume of organic material. An aerated static pile system is ideal for any facility that manages large quantities of any yard debris, manure, food scraps, and many other organic materials.

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