tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post8705189077222943327..comments2023-11-05T05:27:55.905-06:00Comments on A Homesteading Neophyte: Tools for Maintaining Lawn and GardenPhelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-73433837508265299972007-11-28T16:44:00.000-06:002007-11-28T16:44:00.000-06:00I use fire, too...mostly in spring when I finally ...I use fire, too...mostly in spring when I finally rake leaves. Most go to compost, but some leaves, small twigs, and the dried lawn (never mown) gets burned off to prep for spring growth. I want to mention that when burning you need a rake and a garden hose at arm's length at ALL times...my dad told me all about the dangers of fire getting away from you, and the damages (including fines!) that this can bring. Plus when you're done, water the area down VERY well before thinking you're really "done", raking thoroughly to be sure the area is soaked and the smouldering is over. The resulting burned areas grow super well, and it seems to help some wildflowers, too. (My 2 cents, anyhow ;-)lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18133943147518051559noreply@blogger.com