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🌿Dive into the world of composting where we turn trash into treasure, one banana peel at a time!🍌♻️ Learn how you can give back to the earth by transforming your kitchen scraps into a natural, fertilizing mulch to use as a supplement in your garden. Want more? Check out our NewsDrop for exclusive insights! To access our NewsDrop, visit the link here: https://bit.ly/3wfKkSm Manage💧Enhance💧Protect #EdwardsAquiferAuthority

Straw bales, wheat shocks, and Christmas trees could be viewed as bird habitats. Place these non-food bird attractants along the exterior edges, away from doors leading into the building. And give them a good shake now and then. We've got five more holiday tips here: https://bit.ly/3ZKubyB

Embrace the cycle of life with our easy composting tips. Turn your scraps into garden gold and help the planet one bin at a time.♻️ #CompostingHeroe #EcoFriendly Start your composting journey today; https://lnkd.in/ehjiSqwq

A healthy lawn offers numerous benefits beyond just aesthetic appeal. Here are some key reasons why maintaining a healthy lawn is important: Prevents Soil Erosion: Thick grass roots anchor soil in place, reducing the risk of erosion caused by wind and water runoff. This helps to maintain soil fertility and prevents sedimentation in water bodies, promoting environmental health. #lawncare #lawns #Winnipeg #lasalle #whyteridge #lindenwoods

Why do we burn some forests on purpose? It’s often thought that the denser the forest the healthier it is, but that’s not always true! And when it comes to longleaf pine trees, they need fire to thrive. Fire was a regular part of these forests for millennia, first by lightning strikes and later by Indigenous communities. When practices changed with European settlers, the longleaf system and the supported biodiversity began to shrink.     By reintroducing prescribed burns, we help to rid the area of invasive plants, open the canopy to allow native plants to flourish on the forest floor, and enable native animals to thrive who are adapted to this landscape. In addition, post-fire growth captures a lot of CO2.     In this video, the Jones Center shares more about prescribed burning in Georgia, a central area of the longleaf system that runs from Virginia to Texas, and the carbon capture benefits of the practice.  https://nature.ly/3UKTL68 

THE MAGIC OF EVERGREENS This new article for our winter issue steps back a bit and takes a big-picture look at evergreens. Ranging from small bushes to giant trees, how have they adapted to photosynthesize year-round? What roles they play in our ecosystem? Learn more about these special plants: https://lnkd.in/gDaYbSsu

According to the UN Food and Agriculture Association, a mature evergreen tree can intercept more than 15,000 liters of water every year. So how do they do it? 🤔💧 Similar to us, trees rely on water to survive, and they have some fascinating strategies for getting it. Water in the soil is absorbed through tiny roots, then pulled up through the tree's trunk, branches, and into the leaves. Trees can even absorb moisture directly through their leaves, although most of their water comes from the soil. Ever wondered how water defies gravity to travel upwards through a tree? It's all about the tree's internal plumbing, made up of xylem and phloem tissues. These tissues transport water and nutrients from the roots all the way up to the leaves. But here's the coolest part: it's all driven by transpiration, the process of water evaporating through leaf openings. This creates negative pressure in the leaf, pulling water up from the roots to replace what was lost. So, when you see water evaporating from a leaf at the top of a tree, remember that it's creating a vacuum that pulls water all the way from the roots below. Nature truly is incredible! 🌿💧 #TreeFacts #WaterCycle

Ready to go green even after you're gone? Dive into our latest blog post where we explore the fascinating trend of human composting! Discover how eco-conscious individuals are embracing the "circle of life" with innovative end-of-life options. Read now: https://lnkd.in/g9A4ceeC

As we bid farewell to the chilly grip of winter, it's time to turn our attention to our outdoor sanctuaries – our lawns. We often focus on what's visible – the green blades of grass that create the soothing carpet in our yards. However, beneath the surface lies a complex network of roots that play a vital role in absorbing nutrients and water. These roots are the foundation upon which a thriving lawn stands, and nourishing them is a crucial step in achieving a vibrant, resilient landscape. Root feeding offers several compelling benefits for your lawn: 💧Direct Nutrient Absorption: By applying nutrients directly to the roots, you're maximizing their absorption efficiency, ensuring that your grass receives the nourishment it needs. 🛡️ Strengthened Roots: Well-fed roots are stronger and more resilient. This helps your lawn withstand environmental stressors, pests, and diseases. 💚Enhanced Growth: Proper nutrient supply encourages vigorous growth, resulting in thicker, greener grass that's the envy of the neighborhood. 🌍 Improved Soil Health: The addition of Earthworm Castings enriches the soil with organic matter, fostering a thriving ecosystem of beneficial microbes. www.gpnl.co.za #LawnCareEssentials #HealthyRoots #VibrantLawns #GreenGrowth #NourishYourLawn #LushLandscapes #StrongRoots #GardenEcosystem #NutrientAbsorption

**FACTOID** Where does Giant Hogweed grow? Along riverbanks, ditches, waste grounds and gardens, but also can be found along field margins and woodland clearings. It thrives on damp, nutrient-rich soils. #GiantHogweed #InvasiveWeeds https://buff.ly/3TENc4g