One of the joys of owning a home is being able to plant a garden and enjoy the yard. January may not seem like the time to focus on this, but can be a time of preparing for all the greenery which comes to life in the springtime. I remember a time when people loved to pour over the beautiful catalogs from nurseries for bulbs and spring plants. Today’s homeowners have much more available to them!
Many homeowners enjoy the variety of wild birds in our area. You can increase the number of beautiful visitors to your yard, as well as improve the landscaping and conserve soil, by following the guidelines in a free publication from the
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Site. Here you will find tip sheets on a variety of topics which can be downloaded. If you ever were interested in building a pond, controlling pests, planting trees, or old fashioned composting and soil nutrients, these informative guides will give you a good start for planning how to enjoy your yard for many years to come.
Being “green” can be fun, especially in your own back yard!