Wood Pellets in MA Why use Wood Pellets in MA? There are numerous benefits achieved by utilizing pellet fuel, including economical and environmental. Wood Pellet fuel in MA is utilized in a varied settings and applications, such as home heating appliances and large scale boilers in commercial operations. There are Read more…
The best time-saving measure a gardener can take is applying mulch. This goes for everywhere from vegetable gardens to flower beds. Mulched gardens grow healthier, have fewer weeds, and resist drought than unmulched ones. Done properly, it’ll allow you to spend less time watering, weeding, and fighting pest problems. How to Mulch There are Read more…
Pellet Grilling Isn’t a Fad, It’s the Future — Here’s Why JUNE 26, 2019 HOME By WILL PRICE Photo by CHANDLER BONDURANT It used to be that pellet grilling was for nerds. Invented in the ’80s by a guy who owned a heating company in Oregon, wood pellet grills are powered by electricity and fueled by Read more…
Bark Mulching Conserves Water!! One of the best ways to conserve water in the garden in the New England Climate (and other climates) is through the use of bark mulch. Bark Mulch is a layer of organic or inorganic material that is spread out on top of the soil to Read more…
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF USING PELLET FUEL? Wood pellets are: Efficient | Wood pellets are an efficient source of heat because they contain very low levels of moisture and ash, when compared to woodchips or cordwood. Virtually all of the material is burned and converted to heat. Cost-effective | Read more…
Glossary of Terms Related to Wood Pellets If you’ve wondered what some of the terms associated with wood pellets mean, this guide offers handy explanations. Ash content: The amount of ash produced during combustion relative to the amount of fuel fed into the wood pellet stove. Ash content is one Read more…
Spring is less than a week away but the weather definitely doesn’t feel that way! Check out Jeff talking about Wood Pellets! Click the link below to watch the interview! Interview on NECN
Spreading bark mulch is a good gardening habit because it inhibits weed growth, holds moisture in the soil, moderates the soils temperature, and in cold winters it protects plant roots, but too much or too little could have negative effects. Learning to apply the appropriate amount of mulch to your Read more…
The concern over how to deter cats from using your beautifully mulched garden as a litter box is quite understandable and has nothing to do with whether you actually like cats or for that matter whether the cat is yours or neighbors. The need to repel cats is a sanitation Read more…
The benefits of mulch aren’t limited to blocking weeds and retaining heat and moisture. A 2011 report (1) from Texas A&M University report mulching a vegetable garden can allow one to grow 50% more vegetables. The rows can be spaced closer together and there is little need to cultivate the Read more…