Sunday, March 29, 2009

Plants favorite colors

Did you know some plants have favorite colors? For an increase in tomato production plant small plants in red plastic mulch. Potatoes and bell peppers prefer a white mulch.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Planting trees

Did you know it can be up to 20 degrees F cooler under a tree in the hot summer sun? Plant trees on the west and south facing side of your house to reduce air conditioning by 10 to 50 %.