It’s official: Medina County is the ‘Pond Capital of Ohio’
We have always known we have had lots of ponds in Medina County. You see them everywhere. People who fly over the county have...
Understanding stormwater runoff
Runoff water can pick up and carry many substances that pollute water. Some — like pesticides, fertilizers, oil and soap — are harmful in any quantity.
Rain barrels have many benefits for home gardeners
Rain barrels help conserve water and help you catch it all and use that water then for gardens and flower beds.
Timber contracts: Remember to get the terms in writing
Timber sale contracts back in my grandfather and great grandfathers days consisted of a good ole firm hand shake and working together with the...
Get the most out of raised beds
From flowers to veggies, and even pollinators too, this raised bed gardening means there is something for everyone to get involved in.
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.
It’s time to stock your pond
Many of our soil and water conservation districts will be holding their annual fall fish sales so that area residents can stock their ponds.
Who cares if my livestock are in the creek? (Well, every farmer should)
Stream exclusion fencing is a practice that benefits the farmer and the environment.
Geotextile fabric great for heavy-use
As beneficial as soil is, even we conservationists have a hard time extolling its virtues when spring rains turn farms to mud and the cows are standing in it up to their knees.
Spring planting and pruning of woody ornamentals
Spring is an ideal time to plant trees and shrubs and to prune preexisting woody ornamentals.
