Dead shrubs lead to lawn-care dispute - chicagotribune.com

So is really worth the cost to have chemicals applied to your lawn? Especially by a large company who have little to no concern over one customer.
Dead shrubs lead to lawn-care dispute - chicagotribune.com

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SFG Progress

Well I'm making progress on the Square Foot Garden (SFG). I now have one bed that is 4 feet wide and 8 feet long. My planting soil is 1 part peat moss, 1 part vermiculite, and one part compost. My compost is homemade and so it is superior to the compost sold in stores. The compost provides the nutrients, the peat moss gives added water retention, and the vermiculite keeps it loose so excess water will drain and  will allow for natural aeration.


So far, my only crop is tomatoes but it won't be for long. I'll soon be adding basil, oregano, and cilantro as companion crops. My plan is to apply SFG principles to a full scale farming operation. This will eliminate the NEED for plowing, fertilizing, as well as reduce the dependence on irrigation. It also allows me to grow more crops in less space. I hope to add a hoop house so that I can extend my growing season.


Looks like the rain has stopped so now I can get busy preparing my next bed.

 

Compost bin

Square Foot Garden