Irrigation

What is “Smart Irrigation?” It is an automated system that uses controllers to adjust watering schedulesbased on local climate conditions. It can reduce water consumption, water bills, and time spent setting upsprinklers. It encourages grass roots to deepen, which allows lawns to stay healthy andgreen. Manual Irrigation Tips Don’t water every day! A single watering every 3-4 days will preventoverwatering […]

Going Organic

USDA certified organic seal. The USDA certifies products as organic if: food is grown or handled without using genetic engineering or genetically modifiedorganisms; before packaging, food avoids contact with any prohibited, nonorganic substances; produce is grown on soil that has not had synthetic fertilizers or pesticides for threeyears prior to harvesting; and animals are raised in living conditions that support […]

October Focus: Leaving the Leaves

Don’t throw away fallen leaves!(Bagged leaves set out with the trash, will not be composted) Leaves left on the ground: What should you do instead? Mark your calendar! October is National Leave the Leaves Month. Check out this link to see best practices for handling leaves. Visit this website to sign up for Carmel’s composting service through Earth Mama Compost.