How To Make Seed Balls?

by | Jul 4, 2023 | FAQ, Misc

How do I make the wildflower seed balls. The kind that are pitched out in ditches and fields, to promote wild flowers. The best time to distribute your seeds balls is in the fall of the year. Your seed balls will protect the seeds from birds and other seeds consumers....

How to Build a Rain Water Barrel?

by | Jul 4, 2023 | FAQ, Misc

How best to build an inexpensive rain water harvesting system. Here is a link to an example of how to build a 55 gallon rain water harvesting system. All the material needed is listed. Plus, several links to additional information. Rain Water Harvesting...

How Do I Keep My Clippers From Rusting?

by | Jul 4, 2023 | FAQ, Misc

I used my new grass clippers last night and they were rusty! I had used them only one other time. What happened and what should I do to prevent this the next time? I store my garden tools open so they can dry. Did you store yours closed, if so they may have retained...

Frost and Freeze ~ What’s the Difference?

by | Jul 4, 2023 | FAQ, Misc

The difference between a frost and a freeze is very simple and very complex. The link at the bottom will provide you a very detailed and clear explanation. A quick explanation: Frost is when a surface loses radiant heat to the level below 32°F even when the air...

Will Azaleas Thrive in Parker County?

by | Jul 4, 2023 | FAQ, Parker County

My Azaleas are not doing well? Is this normal for Parker County? Yes! Parker County soils are too alkiline for Azaleas or any of the plants in that family. Unless you are prepared to do extraordinary bed preparation and continue with special care for their life...