If you’re looking to conserve water on your property, consider xeriscaping. Xeriscaping (pronounced zeer-i-scaping) is a type of landscaping that uses smart planning and drought tolerant plants for water-use efficiency. There are many benefits to xeriscaping including, reducing residential water…
Composting can have many benefits, including adding nutrients to your garden, retaining soil moisture, reducing landfill use, and carbon sequestration. But, many people worry that starting a compost can lead to a smelly mess. Follow these simple steps to make…
Are you interested in using cover crops for your garden or farm? If so, not all cover crops serve the same purpose. It’s important to pick a cover crop that suits your individual needs. If used properly, cover crops can…
What’s killing my trees? What plants are deer resistant? What should I plant along a river? These are just a few of the questions we get asked by the landowners we work with. As a conservation district we are here…
Standing in the middle of a field, I watched the sun set yesterday afternoon. The soft light painted a beautiful landscape, but I knew better. Looking closely, you could see areas of bare soil between the grass – the consequence…
According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the estimated first frost time for the Flathead Valley is mid-September. So, should you be planting grass seed right now? The answer is probably not. To plant grass seed in the fall, it should be…
Did you know that improper disposal of your fall yard waste could negatively impact our rivers? Yard waste, including grass clippings and leaves, that is left along roads and sidewalks gets washed into storm drains. These innocuous looking grates along…
Need a little help implementing conservation practices on you land? There’s still time to take advantage of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. This program, referred to as EQIP, is administered by NRCS and they have extended the deadline to October…
As you’re harvesting the last of your garden this fall and preparing for winter, take a few moments to create overwintering habitat for our pollinators. Many people are familiar with the need to provide flowering plants for pollinators during spring,…
Did you know that septic systems can be a major source of water pollution? Here are some easy steps you can take to make sure your septic system is functioning properly and doesn’t pollute our local waters. Septic systems consist…