by West Creek Conservancy | May 14, 2019 | Watershed Resources
Composting A RECIPE FOR A HEALTHIER YARD Composting is an easy way to create organic fertilizer for your lawn and garden. A backyard compost pile is made by mixing grass clippings and kitchen waste (green, high-nitrogen material) with dry leaves (brown, high-carbon...
by West Creek Conservancy | May 14, 2019 | Watershed Resources
Turf Grass Care MOW YOUR WAY TO BEAUTIFUL TURF GRASS Maintain your mower. Sharpen your cutting blades. Unsharpened blades can leave grass stems frayed and cause lawns to look brown. Mow appropriately. Lawns should be kept high, between 3” and 4”. Never cut more than...
by West Creek Conservancy | May 14, 2019 | Watershed Resources
What is a Pollinator Garden? Pollinator Gardens Though we may not notice hummingbirds, bats, bees, beetles, butterflies, and flies carrying pollen from one plant to another, these pollinators are responsible for nearly everything we eat—from chocolate and coffee to...
by West Creek Conservancy | May 14, 2019 | Watershed Resources
Know Your Grass GROWING HEALTHY TURF GRASS Most common and popular grass types are not meant to live in the climate where they are found. Furthermore, lawns usually promote a monoculture and limit diversity of both plant and animal species. Promoting healthy turf...
by West Creek Conservancy | May 14, 2019 | Watershed Resources
Sustainable Design for Your Yard Sustainable Design DESIGN WITH NATURE IN MIND Take cues from nature. Even if you choose not to convert your home habitat to a completely naturalized landscape, such as a prairie or woodland, there are ways to design home...
