Eco-Friendly Landscaping Is A Great Option
Are you considering refreshing the landscaping around your home or business? Are you interested in a new look? Are lower maintenance and less cost associated with your landscaping appealing to you? Or are you interested in making your home or business a bit more “green” and eco-friendly? If so, green [...]
Apr
Think Green; Recycle Green Waste
The U.S. produces approximately 300 million tons of solid waste annually, with nearly 100 million tons recycled (70 million tons) or composted (25 million). Of this waste, more than 12 percent, is composed of green waste, such as lawn clippings, leaves, dead trees and branches. Finally, 8 percent of the [...]
Apr
Shrubs You Should Consider For Your Landscaping
If you’re considering updating your landscaping or creating new landscaping, you may be feeling overwhelmed by all the choices – especially when it comes to shrubs. That’s understandable, as the variety of shrub species that grow well in the soil and with the weather conditions of the Midwest while adding [...]
Apr
Tree Of The Month: The Northern Red Oak
There’s no question that oak trees are a common sight in the St. Louis area and throughout the eastern United States. There are, however, approximately 600 species of oak trees worldwide, with 90 native to the United States. Considering all the species of oak trees growing in the U.S., homeowners [...]
Apr
The Right Organic Compost Can Be A Game Changer
Compost is compost, and yes, it’s organic, right? Not really. Organic compost is made up of decomposed organic matter such as leaves, garden waste, food scraps, and other biodegradable matter. If a material is biodegradable, it can likely be used in compost. What Does Compost Do? Compost can add vital [...]
Mar