Convert kitchen scraps into compost right in the garden with trench composting. Just like other composting methods, use only plant-based materials since meat, dairy and fat can attract animals. And this is no place for perennial weeds, annual weeds gone to seed or invasive plants that can survive and take over the garden. Simply dig a 12-inch-deep hole between…
Save space and add seasonal interest to your landscape by espaliering fruit trees or ornamental plants flat against a wall, fence, or trellis. With regular pruning you can create living art that adds flowers and fruit to the landscape. The cordon is the most traditional design and often used to create living fences. Branches are trained to grow horizontally…
If you’re a little cranky getting up in the morning to watch our show, we don’t blame you. But it turns out there are some times when crankiness can come in quite handy. Danny Lipford harnesses the power of the crank in this morning’s Thinking Green. Categories: Morning – Features
Danny Lipford is laying down the law this morning. Specifically, laying down the law on laying tile. Find out if you can make the switch to ceramics in this morning’s Ask Danny. Categories: Morning – Features
Preserve the flavor and zest of those few extra herbs you harvested from the garden or purchased at the market with proper storage. Remove any discolored leaves and clip the bottom of the stems off at an angle. Store thin leafy herbs like parsley and cilantro in a jar with an inch or two of water. Loosely cover with a…
We told you yesterday on the morning show that Minnesota’s biggest city is warning its residents to start conserving water. Fortunately, only a drip would take water for granted in these widespread drought conditions. Let Danny Lipford drop some drip wisdom on you about drip irrigation. It’s this morning’s Thinking Green. Categories: Morning – Features
We’re telling some hard truths about your roofs this morning. Find out when it’s time to tackle those missing asphalt roof shingles in today’s Ask Danny. Categories: Morning – Features
Compose yourself. It’s time for another Thinking Green this morning. Even more exciting, we’re talking about talking about composite wood products. Here’s Danny Lipford with today’s tip. Categories: Morning – Features
It’s slime time here on the Morning Show. Whether it’s on your lake or on your roof, algae is really gross. Danny Lipford shows us how to get it off in today’s Ask Danny. Categories: Morning – Features
Dress up your garden beds, keep plants in bounds, and curb weeds from infiltrating the garden with fun and attractive edging. Lids of pots and pans purchased at various thrift shops and yard sales provide a unique boundary for this garden bed. These old garden bench ends found a second life in this garden. Inverted blue wine bottles invite…
