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If you care about the environment, you have come to the right place. Here I hope to inspire and help you make changes in your own backyard that will increase plant and animal biodiversity, heal the environment and have a positive effect on our planet and all its critters. If we all took small steps to change how we design, maintain and utilize our yards, we can make a huge impact on the health of our Earth.

RECENT BLOG POSTS

Jul 4

9 IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE LOCATION OF YOUR CHICKEN COOP

Where on your property should you put your chicken coop? Most people when deciding to get chickens first focus on the type and size of...

Jun 5

THE DIFFERENT TYPES AND SHAPES OF TOMATO PLANTS; TIPS FOR WHICH ONES YOU SHOULD GROW

Do you want to grow your own tomatoes but are confused by the terminology? Heirloom, determinate, Beefsteak - what does it all mean and...

May 22

WHY ARE CATERPILLARS IMPORTANT & SHOULD BE WELCOME IN YOUR GARDEN?

Caterpillars, the larva of butterflies and moths, are very important to our garden ecosystem and should not be treated as a pest. Maybe...

May 19

HOW TO IDENTIFY POISON IVY

Do you want to know if a plant is poison ivy? Remember these 3 things: FURRY ROPE, DON'T BE A DOPE When growing up a tree, poison ivy...

Apr 24

TREE BASICS & WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU BUY A TREE

Want to add a tree? Know the tree basics and ask these questions before you go shopping for a tree.

Mar 23

A SIMPLE GUIDE TO FEEDING CHICKENS

Feeding chickens is pretty simple. As omnivores, they generally eat everything. However, depending on the age of your chickens, there...

Mar 6

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WARM AND COOL SEASON CROPS (When to Plant What Vegetables?)

What is the difference between warm and cool season crops? In general, warm season vegetables thrive in the warmer temperatures of the...

Feb 27

4 REASONS TO PLANT NATIVES

Although non-native, non-invasive plants can have their purpose in landscape design, planting mostly native plants is better for the...

Feb 16

4 WAYS TO REDUCE WEEDING: How To Decrease Your Need to Weed (with a note on the use of Preen)

I hear it all the time and also feel your pain. Weeding is the bane of a gardener's existence. How can you cut down on the chore of...

Feb 13

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO GET CHICKS? SPRING OR FALL?

Are you thinking of raising chickens and wondering when is the best time to buy chicks and get started? Although the most popular time...

Feb 8

CAN YOU RAISE CHICKENS AND DUCKS TOGETHER?

Yes you can raise chickens and ducks together. We have raised chickens and ducks together for years and there have been no problems. ...

Feb 6

10 SIMPLE THINGS TO DO IN YOUR YARD TO HELP THE ENVIRONMENT

1. If you plant anything (tree, shrub, grasses, flowers, etc.) then plant a native plant. 2. Replace invasive species on your property...

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About Me

I am a former attorney turned landscape designer and blogger. We hear it all the time about how we should follow our passion and so I did it! I went back to landscape design school and successfully turned my love of nature and over 20 years of gardening experience into a business helping people design, maintain and utilize their yards in a manner that is both beautiful and beneficial to the environment.