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Now’s the Perfect Time to Prepare for a Fall Garden Summer may be winding down to a close, but your garden is just entering the next phase of growth.  September is the perfect time to prepare for a fall garden and plant many hearty vegetables like beans, radishes, turnips, beets, collards, Brussel sprouts, green onions,…

From Foundation to Move In, Landscaping Materials Are Important for Your New Home If you’re considering building a new home, establishing a relationship with a local landscape supply company should be at the top of your list.  Landscaping materials such as gravel, sand, topsoil, and amendments will be as crucial to your project as lumber…

How to Build a Hardscape Bench Adding a hardscape bench to your landscape is a great investment.  These seating areas create more functionality to your outdoor area, help to define spaces, increase your enjoyment of the outdoors, and add value to your home.  Unlike other outdoor seating options, hardscape benches require less maintenance–they don’t need…

Six Tips to Help Your Yard Survive Drought Conditions With much of the western regions of the United States experiencing drought conditions, you may be struggling to maintain a healthy lawn.  The good news is that there are several strategies you can implement to help your yard survive drought conditions.  Here are a few tips…

Creating the Right Foundation for Your Lawn Will Make You the Envy of the Neighborhood Whether you’re a new homeowner or simply want a “do-over” for a failing yard, preparing your landscape for a healthy lawn is critical for its success.  Ensuring your ground is nutrient-rich first will create a solid foundation to support green,…

Tired of Paying to Water Your Lawn?  How About Xeriscape? For many homeowners, watering the lawn makes a significant impact on monthly utility costs.  Americans spend an average of $12.00 just to apply 1 inch of water to a 100’ by 100’ yard.  Keeping that grass adequately watered throughout the summer can cost anywhere from…

How to Build a Flagstone Walkway Flagstone walkways create beautiful pathways between yard features or serve as a durable area for traversing between exterior doors.  They look great, add value to your home, and best of all–they are relatively simple to build. Pick out the type of flagstone you want to use.  For walkways, select…

How to Amend Your Soil for Successful Gardening Depending on where you live in Southern Oregon, your soil may be very sandy; contain a high volume of rocky, volcanic material; or be composed of sticky, clay material.  Regardless of which challenge you’re up against, there are a few tricks to dealing with difficult soil to…

Coco Fibers – A Healthy Alternative for Your Gardening Needs If you’re into gardening and composting, you have a wide variety of materials available to accomplish the job.  One alternative growing in popularity is coconut coir.  As the name implies, this material is comprised of waste material from coconuts.  By using it for gardening purposes,…