Everyday Fun in Your Yard
We have been looking at small tracts of land for several years. We hope to find one that we can buy and live on for a long time. One of the things we have had to think about is do we want to live by animals. Particularly, do we want to live by cows. If … Read moreCows In Your Yard
I have been playing tennis for more than 30 years. The groundstroke is one of the most important skills to learn if you want to play the game. It seems to elude a lot of people as to how to really learn to groundstroke or how to improve their groundstroke. In this article I am … Read moreTennis Groundstroke Trainer
You may be asking yourself if you should buy an electric weed eater. I asked myself the same question and decided to try one out. In this article I am going to tell you about my experience with an electric weed eater. I will tell you about the good and the bad. And will let … Read moreMy Experience With An Electric Weed Eater
Water balloons are a fun way to enjoy the Summer. Since we were kids, my brothers and I loved to fill up water balloons and throw them at each other and everything in sight. They truly are fun. Now that I am older, I get to watch my children play with water balloons. If they … Read moreFun Ways To Play With Water Balloons
I thought balance bikes were the coolest thing the first time I saw one. I don’t know why it didn’t dawn on me that removing the pedals from a bike or not having any pedals at all would be a great way for a person to learn to balance themselves before starting to ride a … Read moreWhat Age Are Balance Bikes For?
Over the years we have tried different types of ground covering in our garden. Pine needle mulch has become our covering of choice. In this article I will tell you how and why we chose it and what the benefits are for using pine needles instead of wood mulch. When we first moved into our … Read moreBenefits of Pine Needle Mulch
All kinds of things can be added to your compost to make it nutrient rich. You can add grass clippings, vegetables, leaves, vegetarian manure, washed eggshells, and more. But what about wood ash. Is wood ash good for compost? Wood ash is good for compost when you want to raise the pH of your soil … Read moreIs wood ash good for compost?
Wood ash is loaded with nutrients that are good for soil. But, this doesn’t mean you should start shoveling wheelbarrow loads into your lawn and garden. There are many things to consider before putting any fertilizer in your soil; wood ash is not different. In this article, I will discuss how the good and bad … Read moreIs wood ash good for soil?
The quality of your fruit trees depends on the soil they are planted in. From the strength of the trunk and branches to the texture and flavor of the fruit, the nutrients and condition of the soil affect every aspect of their growth. An introduction to alternative fertilizer methods If you regularly use a wood-burning … Read moreIs wood ash good for fruit trees?
Roses need several different nutrients to grow well. These nutrients include potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, and nitrogen. Wood ash contains potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium which is good for your roses. Wood ash is good for roses because of the nutrients it supplies like potassium and phosphorus. You have to be careful with adding wood … Read moreIs wood ash good for roses?