"Trees grow faster, with wider trunks. Shrubs and perennial flowers bloom more profoundly. Vegetables and fruit and nut trees yield more abundantly." - Robert Kourik How is this possible? In the quote above, the author of Drip Irrigation: For Every Landscape and All Climates is referring to the benefits of drip irrigation, compared to watering your garden by … [Read more...]
6 reasons to turn down your thermostat
Everyone knows that turning down your thermostat in the winter helps the environment as well as your energy bill, right? But did you know there are other benefits to lowering the temperature a couple degrees? According to Energy.gov, you can save about 1% on your heating bill for each degree your thermostat is turned down during cold weather - as long as the temperature is … [Read more...]