by Walt Benecki | Apr 28, 2017 | blog, Organic Resource Center
Are Arborvitae able to be shaped this time of year. In addition, when is the best time to shape dwarf boxwood. ~Anonymous October 18, 2016, Seattle, WA Firstly, as a graduate of the Master Pruner Seminar Series at Plant Amnesty, I feel obligated to advise against...
by Walt Benecki | Apr 28, 2017 | blog, Organic Resource Center
Sword ferns Polystichum munitum are a native plant here in the Pacific NW. They are extremely hardy with an expansive root system making them indespensible in soil stabilization projects. A usually evergreen fern that integrate nicely into modern and rustic...
by Walt Benecki | Jan 24, 2017 | Organic Resource Center, Uncategorized
Biochar is charcoal that is made from renewable carbon-based resources (i.e. biomass) like crops, wood, yard waste, and manure. This biomass is burned at high temperatures in an anerobic environment to create the charcoal. Biochar has proven to be an extremely...
by Walt Benecki | Oct 18, 2016 | Organic Resource Center, Uncategorized
Just how does this product work against Garden Symphylans? ~Customer October 18, 2016. “Animal-based amendments include chitin-containing crab shells and shrimp shells that apparently stimulate populations of soil-dwelling fungi that feed on chitin. Because...
by Walt Benecki | Sep 24, 2016 | Organic Resource Center
Mulching for Winter with Straw – one bale will be great for 100 to 200 square feet plot. Last year we put two bales on our 200 s.f. plot but have stretched one bale over this area. We usually move the bale into an open spot in the planting bed and cut it open. Then...
by Walt Benecki | Feb 24, 2016 | blog, Organic Resource Center, Uncategorized
Recently received an email from a customer that was inquiring about amending the soil for her roses with oyster shell. Here is my reply (looking for other thoughts here): “Yes, Oyster Shell Flour (or crushed oyster shell) adds calcium and helps raise soil pH. ...
