How to plant seeds from store bought apples. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. It’s a long term project, but you actually can grow a new tree from a store bought apple. All you need are a few supplies and plenty of patience. To begin, take an apple of your choice and remove the seeds within the core, …
Growing the Unusual and Delicious Pink Lemonade Blueberry
Growing an unusual and delicious fruit in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. In 1970, the USDA developed Blueberry ‘Pink Lemonade’. But when researchers brought it to blueberry growers, they were convinced because of its distinctive yellowish-pink fruit that gardeners wouldn’t buy it, thinking it was an unripe blueberry. Fast-forward to the 2000s: Growing research into …
Safety Cautions and Preparations for Tree Cutting and Felling
The safety cautions and preparations for tree cutting and felling. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Before the real work of tree removal can begin, prep work will make all the difference between success and something much, much worse. As a recent study noted, logging is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States, and fatality …
Turning This Year’s Apple Harvest into a Tasty Beverage
How to turn this year’s apple harvest into a tasty, refreshing beverage. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Using all of the apples from your harvest can be challenging. Of course, there’s apple sauce, chopped salads, apple pies. But, there’s a tasty beverage that’s also really easy to make: Hard Apple Cider. It’s one of the most readily …
Best Ways to Grow Different Green Bean Varieties
How to grow different green bean varieties. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Green beans thrive in fertile, well-drained soil with at least eight hours of sun per day. Spacing depends on what type of beans you plant: as a general rule, leave 4 to 6 inches between bush beans, and 6 to 8 inches between vining or pole …
Easy to Grow Nutritious, Tasty, Vegetable
An easy to grow veggie that your family will beg for. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Green beans are garden superstars because they grow with very little care, look beautiful, produce nutritious tasty vegetables, and are easy for kids to plant. There are several types of green bean plants to choose from, such as Pole Beans, String …
Reasons to Leave Tree Removal to the Experts
Before attempting to remove a tree on your property, it’s essential to understand the risks and complexities involved. While DIY solutions might seem appealing, they can lead to dangerous situations or further property damage. It’s always a smart idea to Talk to a tree service contractor in Lafayette before you do anything yourself. These experts have the knowledge, tools, and …
Proper Steps to Safely Cut Down a Tree
The proper steps to safely cut down a tree. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The key to cutting your tree down is to make sure that the cut is on the fall side. This means that the tree will fall in the direction where you cut into it. If you wish to learn more then discover Evergreen …
New Study Reveals the Dangers of Tree Felling
What a new study is revealing about the dangers of tree felling. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tree felling — whether by professional loggers in a forest setting or by landscapers in urban and rural landscapes — is the most dangerous job in what are two of the most dangerous industries. That’s according to Penn State researchers who conducted …
Best Trees and Shrubs to Add Fall Color to Your Yard
Some of the best trees and shrubs to add fall color to your yard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There’s still time to fill your yard with an explosion of fiery hues with these trees and shrubs. Sugar Maple is an extra-reliable tree that will make a stunning statement offering gorgeous red, orange, or yellow end-of-the-season leaves. …