Conservation

Garden Guy Dale talks about the rise of "goatscaping" & using goats to control buckthorn and weeds in your yard.

Check out these six steps to create the ideal bird habitat to bring in your favorite bird species.

Find out the garden scoop on rain barrels and compost bins and how to be more environmentally friendly.

We all love the sight of deer feeding out in a field, but the ability for deer to adapt to many types of environments has made them a pest to many of us. Gertens Experts offer tips on to keep your deer healthy throughout the seasons!

The first place to start conserving water is in the home. Gertens Experts help provide tips on how to conserve water whetehr individual, community or business.

If you have an abundant source of leaves, consider yourself fortunate! You possess an excellent source of compost and plant insulation. Gertens offer advice on how to turn your leaves into compost!

Storm water runoff from roofs, driveways, sidewalks, and lawns carries chemicals, solvents, salts, pet waste into the storm sewer and eventually into our streams, lakes and rivers. You can help prevent their subsequent pollution by keeping storm water on your property by using rain barrels.

Trees and shrubs can reduce fuel consumption for heating and cooling your home. Our Gerten Experts share ways to modify your local climate!

Composting is simply the process of changing raw, organic materials into soil conditioner through decomposition. Gertens offer helpful tips on how to properly compost!

There are many reasons to plant a new tree! Shade, energy savings, wildlife habitat, edible fruit, decorative fruit, fall color, screening. Gertens offers every size, shape and color of tree for your landscape.

Fallen leaves become excellent compost to amend soil and use as garden mulch! The experts at Gertens offer tips on how to best compost your garden!