Leaves & Trees

We know. No one likes cleaning gutters. It’s scary and messy. But perhaps the only thing worse than having to climb two-stories up on a ladder and scoop mucky gunk…

First off: why would you ever need to know the height of a standing tree? Three reasons come to mind: Below you’ll find some practical (and not so practical) ways…

A good way to know if you have successfully solidified yourself as a true homeowner is if you get that deep and primal urge to do some mulching. It happens…

Yeah, you read that right. In this article, we’re going to delve into whether or not it’s worth peeing in your compost. Admittedly, on the surface, it may seem like…

It’s easy to understand why some people choose to burn leaves. It’s a fast and effective way to remove leaves from your yard. However, due to the negative impact leaf…

Want to appear smart at the next dinner party you attend? If so, then there is no better way than to engage in an impromptu soliloquy about why leaves change…

Compost is that rare thing that is nearly incontestably good, and there’s a good reason why gardeners alike refer to it as “black gold.” The inclusion of compost in your…

Your lawn look much better in the fall if you have done a few things to keep the space as clean as possible. Your lawn will recover in the spring…

Clean up. The dreaded part of every spring thaw. As the snow on your property melts it reveals all sorts of things the winter months had hidden away. Fallen twigs…