S.K. Landscapes

09/07/2024

Made this gin n tonic with beauty berry simple syrup from our yard, they are great!

06/05/2024

Good info for those in florida.

Our Summer Bloom Report from Jeff Norcini, PhD will have you seeing red in the most beautiful way! Vibrant red native wildflowers brighten the landscape, and those with tubular flowers will attract hummingbirds (and butterflies, too)!
Read it here: https://www.flawildflowers.org/2024-summer-bloom-report/

06/05/2024

Another good idea.

Why Trench Composting is Useful

1. Improves Soil Health: Trench composting enriches the soil with nutrients, improving its structure and fertility. This leads to healthier plant growth and increased yields.

2. Reduces Waste: By composting kitchen and garden waste, you’re reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills, which is beneficial for the environment.

3. Saves Water: Composted soil retains moisture better than unamended soil, reducing the need for frequent watering.

4. No Maintenance Required: Unlike traditional compost piles, trench composting doesn’t require turning or maintenance once the organic material is buried.

5. Pest Reduction: Burying compost material can help deter pests that are attracted to traditional, above-ground compost piles.

06/05/2024

This sounds like it would nice to visit.

06/05/2024

A good way to help offset costs of plantings while helping the ecosystem.

NEWS RELEASE: The program is now accepting applications for spring 2025 pollinator habitat grants.

This program aims to increase habitat for at-risk pollinators in residential settings across the state by providing people with reimbursement-based funding, workshops, coaching and gardening resources. Anyone who lives in Minnesota and has a yard, deck, or other outdoor space for planting can apply to be reimbursed for up to $400 in costs associated with establishing new pollinator habitat in their yards.

Deadline: November 30, 2024
Application: https://bluethumb.org/lawns-to-legumes/apply/
Details: https://bwsr.state.mn.us/node/12096


Blue Thumb - Planting for Clean Water Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund Metro Blooms

Photo courtesy of a Lawns to Legumes gardener.

08/25/2023

The density that they are planting at is not needed in my opinion, many of those plants will be shaded out over time. I may have to watch the Ted Talk.

Native plants crowded onto postage-stamp-size plots have been delivering environmental benefits around the world — and, increasingly, in the U.S.

07/12/2023

Just what we needed, an easy, level site in a beautiful wooded area, for the night. Would like to come back here for a longer stay.

07/27/2022

Here's a great product to help animals get out of your pool alive.

The FrogLog allows animals to escape from your swimming pool. The FrogLog saves animals while keeping your water clean. The FrogLog works for frogs, birds, bats, chipmunks, squirrels, mice, lizards, small rabbits, ducklings, snakes, and bees. The FrogLog is easy to set up.

07/04/2022

This is something that can be done nationwide, think of the amount of groundwater recharge then?

07/04/2022

Haha!

07/03/2022

A little different project, nice change from landscaping.