Yard Talk
Dirt Simple Tips for Natural Yard Care
Episode One: "A Backyard Makeover in Ravenna"
View Episode One , Windows Media Player,15 Min.
Synopsis: Doug and Greg makeover a small backyard in Seattle's Ravenna neighborhood. They talk with the homeowner about weeds, excess lawn, what's not working and what she would like to see, including the use of low maintenance native plants.
Greg explains techniques for "shrinking a lawn," cutting a new edge, removing old sod and choosing an assortment of appropriate plants. Includes a step-by-step demonstration of how to "sheet mulch.
Show resources:
Interactive Native Plant Guide
Replacing lawn with native plants
List of native plant nurseries
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