by West Creek Conservancy | Jul 10, 2019 | West Creek Conservancy News
Irishtown Bend, the swampy, unbuildable hillside opposite the downtown skyline that threatens to slide into the Cuyahoga River, could become one of the most spectacular urban parks in the industrial Great Lakes. And it could be a stunning local amenity that would...
by West Creek Conservancy | May 22, 2019 | West Creek Conservancy News, West Creek in Action
This story originally appeared on Cleveland.com The Putzfrau cleaned up the Cuyahoga. Frank Samsel outfitted the 56-foot fish tug – whose name means “cleaning lady” in German – in the 1970s with a vacuum, a crane and a winch. His company, Samsel Supply Co., was hired...
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...
by West Creek Conservancy | May 14, 2019 | Watershed Resources
Understanding Your Soil A Green Yard Yards are at the forefront of local environmental stewardship. Because residential land use is the most dominant land use in urban communities, we have the power to create a healthy landscape with high functioning ecosystems. Our...
by West Creek Conservancy | May 14, 2019 | Watershed Resources
What is a Rain Garden? Rain Gardens Collect Rain Water and Snow Melt Rain gardens are depressions in the landscape that capture precipitation, filter and absorb it through soil. They can be used to capture up to 40% of water that would otherwise become runoff. Rain...
by West Creek Conservancy | May 14, 2019 | Watershed Resources
Conduct a Lawn Assessment A Green Yard Yards are at the forefront of local environmental stewardship. Because residential land use is the most dominant land use in urban communities, we have the power to create a healthy landscape with high functioning ecosystems. Our...
