Money does grow on trees. Leaves are an incredible resource falling at your feet. In our suburban neighborhoods we manicure the lawns and gardens so in October and November every leaf is sought out and…Continue Reading
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To be or not to be is really not a question
As October presses on, the leaves of the trees make their descent to the earth and the cycle of life continues. As you stand in the yard with leaf rake in hand it’s enough to…Continue Reading
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Leaf Lasagna Recipe
If you want to convert some lawn area into planting beds without the back breaking work of digging up sod or expense of a sod cutter this is the time of year to act! Benefit…Continue Reading
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“Raking” up is hard to do
During the growing season branches in our yards extend their leaves like hands with palms outstretched to catch the sunlight. Now that the work of chloroplasts in the foliage fed by sun, water, nutrients and…Continue Reading
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Raking up is hard to do
I love working in the yard in November. I especially love the fact that thousands of free leaves are at my disposal to use for composting, mulching and tilling into beds…..what a resource! Granted, raking…Continue Reading