Erosion may be a natural process, but it can still cause a lot of agricultural problems if it isn’t managed. Fortunately, there are several things that you can do to manage the negative effects of soil erosion. Planting Vegetation Vegetation can go a long way towards controlling wind and water erosion, especially when it is…
Soil erosion occurs because of a variety of factors including wind impact, water runoff, and improper usage of the land. Erosion is a natural occurrence but it can be damaging to the structure of the soil and even compact it. If you have an area of land that is being eroded, then you need to…
Mulches can be used in many different applications—for instance, did you know that mulches are used to make children’s playground safer? Mulch protects the kids playing on playgrounds from scraping injuries, or even softening the blow in a fall from playground equipment. Can you imagine a playground where the entire surface was asphalt or concrete?…
Not all landscape mulches are created equal, however most do perform the same job: filling in an area of a landscape as either a design element or as a filler for areas where nothing grows. Landscape mulch comes colored and not, with the colored material available from Rocky Mountain Compost available in Black, Red, and…
With the average sized home lot getting smaller and smaller, it’s becoming more difficult for people to grow their own seasonal garden. But did you know that someone with a condo, with nothing more than a small patio or walkout deck, can easily grow a substantial garden by planting in containers? Container Gardening Every garden…
Over time your home’s yard can come out of grade. Numerous things are factors in this, including settling and erosion. But it’s not a difficult fix; it’s a job you can perform easily on your own, in one afternoon (depending upon the size of the yard on which you intend to reset the grade). The…
Hopefully your summertime garden is planted by now; we’ve had a wetter, colder spring this year which may have inhibited your garden’s growth, or maybe even your enthusiasm for planting one. But, Memorial Day marks the annual growing season on many a gardener’s calendar here in Montana, for all warm-soil plants. And, for those of…
Raised Garden beds are simple build and easy to maintain. You can put one up just about anywhere. They are practical and economical, as well beautiful. And today’s modern gardener has a host of choices to consider when deciding which building material will work best to build them. Here are a few of the most…
There are many pests that can inhabit our gardens and ruin all our hard work. And for those who don’t rely on the organic methods of pest control, there are numerous chemical-types found in the aisles of almost every home and garden store. But, if you do want to garden organically, how will you deal…
Many of us just let the garden go to weeds once the growing season ends. Then we clean it all out in the spring, and start anew. But did you know it’s beneficial for the garden to get an end-of-season cleaning? It’s true. And here are a few tips that will get you started. Clean…