Even in the North Florida region the chill of the winter season can suck moisture from the air. Drier air can cause wood furniture and things like wood cutting boards inside your home to lose moisture, shrink, and crack. But this can be prevented. Oiling your wood furniture and cutting boards once monthly throughout the […]
4 Keys to Making the Most of a Second Bathroom Addition
If you’re thinking about adding a second bathroom for your convenience, and to increase the resell value of your home, consider these four key concepts to make the most of your efforts. Opt for a Tub Instead of a Shower You should consider installing a tub in your bathroom addition if your current one has […]
How Do You Know You’re Ready to Buy a Farm?
If you’re like many people, you’re dreaming of living the farm life – you want a big property filled with livestock, and you’re prepared to do all the hard work it entails. But how do you know you’re ready to buy a farm? Here’s what to look at as you take stock of your options. […]
How Do I Start a Farmstead? 3 Things to Know
If you’re interested in starting your own farming operation here are a few things to keep in mind as you embark upon your new venture. Be Clear About Your Farming Needs You should map out the amount of acres you’ll need to meet your specific farming goals. For instance, you might need 30 to 35 […]
More Advice on Cover Crops: Mistakes to Avoid
Planting cover crops requires an investment of time and money, and some farmers may be hesitant to plant them out of concern that mistakes will thwart their desired outcome and result in wasted money and effort. However, cover crops—which you typically grow between the harvest and the planting season of your cash crop, provide lots […]
3 Cover Crop Mistakes to Avoid
Some farmers may be hesitant to plant cover crops out of a concern that mistakes will thwart their desired outcome, and with the time and money investment required, being risk-averse is understandable. However, cover crops—which you typically grow between the harvest and the planting season of your cash crop, provide lots of benefits that far […]
Cover Crops: Managing Weeds and Disease Since the Dawn of Time
Cover crops are off-season crops that are grown between the harvest and the planting season of your cash crop. They offer many benefits, including preventing soil erosion, managing soil fertility, managing soil quality and water retention, and suppressing weeds, pests and diseases in your fields. They can also create forage for your livestock. If you’re […]
Using Cover Crops to Manage Pests and Manage Wildlife Habitats
If you’re leery of investing time and money into cover crops because you may not reap the benefits right away, take a closer look at the advantages they offer. These crops—typically grown between the harvest and the planting season of your cash crop—offer many benefits, including preventing soil erosion, managing soil fertility, managing soil quality […]
5 Tips to Care for Your Soil Before Harvest
Healthy soil is key to having a bountiful harvest. So before harvest, farming experts recommend you heed these tips for caring for your soil. Check Your Soil’s Fertilization Needs Check the pH of your soil and treat it with lime stone if it’s needed. Sulfur is also increasingly important in that it is usually lacking […]
How Much Do You Know About Watering Plants?
The newly-designed landscape of your home is everything you’ve always wanted, and you plan to take good care of your outdoor investment. But as you tend to your landscape be aware that there are certain watering concepts for plants, trees and shrubs that are based on fallacies, while there are others that are based on […]
