09/04/2020
When disaster strikes we are there to help Lake Charles Louisiana
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09/04/2020
When disaster strikes we are there to help Lake Charles Louisiana
03/25/2020
Before after pic. Behind on mowing lef us take it off your hands and enjoy the weekend we can return any time as well or schedule you ask for jordan 817-565-9487
03/14/2020
Before and after photos all trees pruned. And. Beautiful again
03/13/2020
Call today for your full service lawn care. Contact me Jordan McKnight 817-565-9487 before and after pictures
HOW TO USE COMPOST
Mon, Feb 10, 2020
Author
Take Care of Texas
hands holding rich compost material
If you’ve been reducing waste by almost 30% through composting, it won’t be long before you have a rich, earthy material to use in your flowerpots and garden. This powerful substance can even reduce your landscape’s watering needs by 60%! But how do you know when it’s ready, and what is a gardener to do with all that wonderful stuff?
CHECK FOR READINESS
Before you begin using compost, be sure it is ready to be useful to your plants. Composted material takes at least four months to break down into nutrient-rich humus, so check your calendar to make sure you’ve given it adequate time.
Also, pay special attention to how carefully you mixed the equal portions of “green” and “brown” materials in. If the portions are not right, the compost may not have decomposed appropriately: either too fast, or not fast enough. You can test the acidity of the compost with a pH indicator slip (litmus paper). The acid should be near neutral if the compost is ready.
If you didn’t turn the compost with a hayfork, shovel, or other tool, it may not have processed the material enough to be useful. Once a week in warm weather (and once a month in cold) should suffice.
Next, check for the tell-tale signs that compost is ready:
earthy smell, not putrid
consistent temperature after turning (immature compost will heat up)
dark color and crumbly texture
If any of these problems are present, it’s time to go back to the drawing board to perfect your process. Click here for an easy guide to troubleshooting compost. Take your time, good compost is worth the effort!
HARVEST YOUR COMPOST
Once you’ve determined that your compost is ripe for use, you can use this powerful, natural substance to give your plants and vegetables a nutritional boost.
Start by sifting and sorting the compost. Shovel the compost onto a mesh and sift out the finer material for use in soil. Use the chunkier material that does not make it through the mesh as a top layer of mulch to retain moisture.
If you’re using it to plant a lawn or garden, mix about two inches of compost into the top six inches of soil.
For lawn and garden maintenance, sprinkle the area with ¼ to ½ inch of fine compost and then water it.
Mix compost with equal parts sand and topsoil to control fungus in planters and gardens.
ADDITIONAL COMPOSTING RESOURCES
For more information about composting, check out the following:
Order printed copies of the Take Care of Texas Guide to Yard Care for personal education and to share with your community. The booklets are free, and shipping is too! You can also download a digital version of our Guide to Yard Care (12mb PDF file).
Download some of our compost-related infographics: Compost Pile Troubleshooting and What should I put in my Compost Pile?
Watch this informative video from TCEQ, How to Start Composting in Your Own Backyard:
01/29/2020
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01/26/2020
Come on by 1216 Franklin Street we having a yard sell on lots of antiques and everything you will possibly need we. Also sell fire wood as much as you may need small order camp fire night to larger cords with free delivery
And a 20% off fire wood to tree as lawn care for all service members & senior citizens remember are number has changed 817-565-9487 thank you every one & god bless y'all stay warm
01/25/2020
We had a man contact us to put a bid in for these pecan trees in the front and the man told me a story . I walked property with this man and we decided to help out and donate are time to help them clean up this man's property man develop cancer and is coming home from the hospital he was not able to do anything to his property for 10 years . He is a war veteran USMC semper Fi we want to say thank you for your service ,🇱🇷 sir God bless you ànd hope for a speedy recovery and is easier to be able to walk your property now
Sorry everyone if you have been trying to reach us we have a new number my name is Jordan McKnight . 817-565-9487 give cal today forb fire wood tree removal and it's the. Season to prune your trees especially your oaks and always cover your cuts to prevent the spread of oak wilt God bless hope everyone a happy new year
Fire wood for sell $ 200 a cord delivered and stack no fee for delivery or just stop in and we will load you up $100 a Rick $ 50 a half Rick call today ask for jordan 940-445-7615 or pm me we offer a 25 % off for all senior citizens & all service members God bless and stay warm 1216 Franklin Weatherford Texas. We also offer Tree removal & Tree care service etc.
11/28/2019
Another happy customer Mr Beau Duncan thank you for the opportunity to provide are full service lawn care and thank you to my crew for a beautiful job
11/19/2019
Thank you to my crew for the hard work we just finished mis Taylor 90 year old woman tree it was extended over 2 power lines and 2 homes she was afraid it was going to fall we safely brought it down without damaging the homes to my crew thank you to a beautiful job now she can sleep better at night call today for a free estimate ask for Jordan 940-445-7615