A recent Ohio newspaper article points out the value of mulch – and picking the right mulch – since it ends up feeding and enriching your soil. “The first step in shopping for mulch is figuring out how much you need. Figure out how many square feet of beds you have to cover by multiplying [...]
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Poster Contest Closing Soon
Hurry up and make sure a teacher or student you know enters Discovery Education’s Landscapes Across America Contest by March 31st. The contest encourages elementary students to investigate their local ecosystem for the chance to win exciting, eco-friendly prizes including a $5,000 grant for your classroom and trees planted in your honor. All your class [...]
Eco Tips for Lawn and Landscape Care – Part 2
Plant the Right Plant. It’s important to choose grass or plants that are right for the climate in which you live. Then, plants will need less water and fertilization to survive. Go to your local nursery or online to find your climate zone and discover what plants are native and will grow well in your area. For [...]
Home Schooling Parents Get Full Array of Science Lesson Plans for Grades 3-5
Parents can now work with their children to foster an appreciation of the environment and a scientific interest in green spaces in their local community with classroom resources designed for students in grades 3-5. Available through digital downloads, home schoolers can investigate the benefits of green spaces (through online learning and experiments) and understand the [...]
Landscapes Across America Contest
OPEI and Discovery Education launched the Landscapes Across America contest, challenging students to illustrate the unique ecosystem attributes of their local region. Classrooms are encouraged to submit a slideshow with digital photos of the unique landscape in their area, and include a written description of what environmental aspects of their region need to be protected. [...]
Discovery Education and OPEI Foundation Partner
Discovery Education and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute’s Education and Research Foundation announce the launch of TurfMutt, an online, science based program designed to help elementary educators teach an appreciation of backyard and community green spaces and landscapes. Check out the new face of TurfMutt with Discovery Education at http://turfmutt.discoveryeducation.com/homepage.cfm The goal of the TurfMutt [...]
Lots to see at GIE+EXPO
I can’t believe all the different kinds of lawn and garden equipment at GIE+EXPO. There are so many different choices for every type of job. They have stuff here that runs on gas, propane, solar, electric, battery, diesel and biodiesel, everything for homeowners and landscapers. Here I am at GIE+EXPO – watch me!
