ELY 020 – Surprise Episode!

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

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Today,

Big change!
Easylivingyards.com

This is my Why

I am driven by two things
- living a better life with my family,
- making tomorrow better than today
Because of my why, I want to help you and your family live a better life
About life
Improving how you live
Live with passion
Make tomorrow better than today
Spend time with family
Your life is not for your yard
Your yard is for your life
Lets […]

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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 009-The right plants for your yard

2020-07-29T17:27:57-04:00By Ben Hale|DIY Landscape Design, Easy Living Yards Podcast, Low Maintenance Plants|

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In this episode, we discuss how to find the right plants for your space. Are you overwhelmed with what to plant in your yard? Does the nursery always seem to let you down?

Topics:

Reason
- Right plant = less work
  - Happier
  - Fewer problems
  - Better growth
  - Better foliage & blooms
Know your conditions
- USDA zone
- Existing soil conditions
  - soil test
    - extension office
  - texture
    - clay, loam, silt, sand
  - structure
    - aggregates
  - Fertility
  - pH
  - compaction
  - depth
- Water
  - Frequency

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AE 004-Time Saving Hacks for your Yard

2020-07-29T17:28:19-04:00By Ben Hale|DIY Landscape Design, Easy Living Yards Podcast|

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Today, we discuss how to save time in your yard with tactics and practices.

Topics:

Design and Establishment
- Right Plants
- “Low Maintenance” Plants
- Proper planting
- Plan for future
  - Growth – roots, branches
- Plant gardens that only need work twice a year
  - com/2xgarden
  - Good fertility
  - Dense planting
  - Low maintenance plants
    - Wide range of conditions
  - Consider clover
    - Natural fertilizer
  - Plant a naturalized space – less work, rugged beauty
Maintenance
- Increase time between maintenance routine
  - If weekly, […]

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AE 003-Low Maintenance Landscapes Part 2

2020-07-29T17:28:20-04:00By Ben Hale|DIY Landscape Design, Easy Living Yards Podcast|

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In today’s episode, we talk further about how to make a low maintenance landscape.

Topics:

Low resource plants
Full coverage
Reduce lawn maintenance
Low maintenance lawn
Good transitions
Maintenance plan

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this is […]

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AE 002-Low Maintenance Landscapes Part 1

2020-07-29T17:28:21-04:00By Ben Hale|DIY Landscape Design, Easy Living Yards Podcast, Landscaping Priorities|

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In this episode, we talk about what makes a low maintenance landscape.

Mindset – Life > Yard
Healthy plants
Healthy Soil
Right plant right place
Natives, adapted
Perennials
Grouped plantings vs isolated

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AE 001-The Right Mindset for your Yard and Life

2020-07-29T17:28:24-04:00By Ben Hale|Easy Living Yards Podcast, Landscaping Priorities|

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On today’s episode, we discuss how your life is more important than your yard.

how to focus on your life first
how to adjust your maintenance routine
how to reduce yard maintenance
why prioritization is important

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How to save MASSIVE time on yard work!

2020-04-29T17:33:52-04:00By Ben Hale|DIY Landscape Design, Living with Purpose, Low Maintenance Landscaping|

Do you ever feel like you have to schedule in yard work?

Does mowing the lawn disrupt your weekend activities?

Have weed problems ever invaded your peace of mind?

Well, you’re certainly not alone. But the good news is you can change your habits to better manage your yard for reduced work and reduced stress.

Sounds great, huh?

The biggest piece to this […]

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The Best Ohio Low Maintenance Trees and Shrubs

2020-08-04T11:53:40-04:00By Ben Hale|Low Maintenance Plants, Native Landscaping|

If you live in or close to Ohio, this article is a must read for your tree planting ideas.

Get the expert opinion of low maintenance landscape designers from across Ohio on the top low maintenance trees they use in their designs for front yard landscaping.

Below is a list of easy landscape trees for Ohio, followed by the contact information of these designers .

If you’re looking for front yard design ideas to create a beautiful […]

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The Best Ohio Low Maintenance Grasses and Groundcovers

2020-08-04T11:51:24-04:00By Ben Hale|Ecological Landscaping, Low Maintenance Plants, Native Landscaping|

If you live in or close to Ohio, this article is a must read for your landscape ideas on ornamental grasses and groundcovers.

Get the expert opinion of low maintenance landscape designers from across Ohio on the top low maintenance ornamental grasses and groundcovers they use in their designs for front yard landscaping.

Below is a list of easy ornamental grasses and groundcovers for Ohio, followed by the contact information of these designers .

If you’re looking […]

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