ELY 026 – Low Maintenance Landscaping Ideas

2020-07-29T17:28:13-04:00By Ben Hale|DIY Landscape Design, Easy Landscaping Ideas, Easy Living Yards Podcast, Low Maintenance Landscaping|

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Show Notes: Low Maintenance Landscaping Ideas

Take action in your yard with these low maintenance landscaping ideas! If you want easy landscaping and more time, use these simple landscaping ideas to transform your yard and life! Yes, it really makes a difference!

Low maintenance landscaping can help you save time and enjoy more time with your family.

Here are the best ways to have a low maintenance landscape.

Get rid of weeds
Best Organic fertilizer or natural […]

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AE 013-Healthy Low Maintenance Lawn Care

2021-07-17T22:28:18-04:00By Ben Hale|DIY Landscape Design, Easy Living Yards Podcast, Organic Landscaping|

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In this episode, we talk about how to have a healthy lawn and a low maintenance lawn. Is it possible to have a low maintenance lawn that your neighbors envy?

Topics:

Grass: Love/hate relationship
- Aesthetics
- Work
Maintenance
- Mowing/growth
- Feeding
- General grass health
- Weeds
Health
- Chemical residues/exposure
- Exhaust
  - Epa:
    - 17 million gallons of gas
    - 5% US air pollution
    - 600 million gallons used
  - Health
    - Highest heat time
    - High respiration
    - Inhalation
Easy steps to take control of lawn […]

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AE 011-Soil and why it matters

2020-07-29T17:28:00-04:00By Ben Hale|Easy Living Yards Podcast, Ecological Landscaping, Organic Landscaping|

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Topics:

Simple principle
- Good organic matter
- Support microbes
- Good moisture
- Good air
What is soil
- Physical
  - Texture
    - Granular size of soil
    - Sand
      - Large particle sizes
      - High permeability
      - Benefits
        
        Well drained
      - Risks
        
        High nutrient loss
        
        Erosion prone
        
        Drought prone
    - Silt
      - Medium particle sizes
      - Permeable
      - Benefits
        
        Generally higher nutrient availability
        
        Well drained
      - Risks
        
        High nutrient loss
        
        Erosion prone
        
        Poor structure
    - Clay
      - Small particle size
      - Low permeability
      - Benefits
        
        Increased mineral access
        
        Stronger structure
      - Risks
        
        Prone to […]