Fixing gullies the right way
Many factors cause gully erosion, but not all should be corrected the same way. Learn more about different practices to correct and to reduce gully erosion.
Invasive or what: Many common species are not native to Ohio
How do you truly determine if a species is invasive or not? Many would be surprised at how many species found in Ohio today are not actually native. So are they invasive or what?
Don’t mow, help the Monarch butterflies
There are areas that we should just let nature be what it is, and allow the “weeds” to help our pollinators, birds and wildlife thrive.
Resolve to become a better steward of the land
Become a better steward of the land in 2015 (even if you don't own any land).
God willing and the creek don’t move
It is not at all uncommon for folks to call the Soil and Water Conservation District office asking for help in addressing rapidly eroding streambanks.
Spring planting and pruning of woody ornamentals
Spring is an ideal time to plant trees and shrubs and to prune preexisting woody ornamentals.
Landowners: Ask before you build
Landowners in Ohio are experiencing site development problems associated with building on mine land. These problems can lead to expensive repairs or demolition of...
Mowing, grass clippings can cause streambank erosion
The main culprit for the streambank erosion is that the property owner has mowed the grass up to the streambank.
Do you have rare plants on your property?
Do you have rare plants? And what do you do if you have them? These questions will be answered Sept. 18 at the Medina...
Why are there spiderwebs in my tree?
The fall webworm is native to North America and is common from Canada into Mexico. Learn why their webs are more noticeable during fall.
