Show Notes  Topics: Simple principle Good organic matter Support microbes Good moisture Good air What is soil Physical Texture Granular size of soil Sand Large particle sizes High permeability Benefits Well drained Risks High nutrient loss Erosion prone Drought prone Silt Medium particle sizes Permeable Benefits Generally higher nutrient availability Well drained Risks  [...]

AE 011-Soil and why it matters

Create a beautiful space that makes our world a better place!  The Easy Living Yards Podcast helps you have a beautiful ecological landscape.  Landscape Designer and host Ben Hale discusses topics on native gardening, ecological landscaping, natural play areas, and more.

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Show Notes - Your Yard is Habitat - Episode 111  Kara Maynard, Deeply Rooted Landscapes Today I have the pleasure to welcome Kara Maynard of Deeply Rooted Landscapes in Dayton Ohio.  We’re chatting about “Your Yard is Habitat” – how your yard can make an impact and why you should  [...]

Your Yard is Habitat-ELY111

Why you already love rain containers but just didn't know it yet... Show Notes  Why you should consider rain containers Whether you call them rain barrels, rain containers, or rain catchment systems, capturing the rain provides healthy water for your landscape and helps reduce our burden on stressed stormwater systems.   [...]

Rain Containers – ELY110

Show Notes  Today’s links: ely.how/episode109 How to create a landscape vision Find your landscape design style How to design like a pro Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder Tool Ask Ben a Question for Free! Easy Living yards can help you create your beautiful yard, no matter your budget or location.  [...]

How to design a beautiful garden-ELY109

Ecological Landscaping - Your actions matter - Show Notes  Why your conscious choices make a difference Today’s links: ely.how/episode108 Eco Friendly Landscaping Facebook Group Find your local Wild Ones chapter to find like-minded people Ask Ben a Question for Free! Easy Living yards can help you create your beautiful yard,  [...]

Ecological Landscaping – You can make a difference ELY108

How to create a prairie garden - Show Notes  Creating a prairie garden A prairie garden, meadow garden, wildflower garden – whatever you want to call it – is a beautiful ecological landscaping to provide healthy native plant habitat in your yard in a beautiful low maintenance way.  In this  [...]

AE 011-Soil and why it matters

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