Tag: fall
Seasons change but nature’s beauty is constant
The wildflowers and plants on Julie Geiss' daily walk are telling her that it is time to embrace fall and all the changes it brings.
How to use fall leaves to improve your lawn and garden
Fall leaves are an underutilized natural resource, one of the most readily-available forms of organic matter and the cheapest fertilizer on the market.
Our need for routines and patterns is just natural
As much as Julie Geiss enjoys summer, she embraces the impending seasonal change for the promise of a return to the comfort of routines.
Fallen leaves are great for lawns, mulch, compost
Instead of working to remove fallen leaves from your lawn, have them work for you by adding mulched leaves to your lawn, garden and compost.
Don’t rake fall leaves, recycle them
Fallen leaves naturally return organic matter to the soil as they decompose. Homeowners have many options for using leaves in their landscape beyond raking.
How to use pumpkins around the house
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts have some tips on how to use pumpkins in and around your home in traditional and unexpected ways.
How to harvest and enjoy hazelnuts
Primetime to harvest hazelnuts in the Midwest is from the end of September into October. Learn how to correctly identify, harvest and enjoy them.
September splendor holds promise
September is filled with a mellow, quiet promise of all sorts of possibilities, and the perfect weather in which to take it all in.
Fall cleanup: Vegetable garden checklist
Mapping out your garden, soil testing, removing plant material and covering the surface of your garden before winter will help ensure next year’s success.
The simple surprise of fall’s treasures
Julie Geiss reflects on how a short walk in the fall can reveal so many treasures. Find out what she came across on a recent walk around her property.
