Marcie Miner, Author at Naturescape LLC

Ways To Naturally Dispose Of Fallen Leaves

The wind and rain from the last few Connecticut storms have certainly increased the number of fallen leaves on the ground. Chances are you have at least one leaf pile sitting in your yard and by the time Thanksgiving rolls around, you’ll likely have a lot more. Some cities and towns offer free leaf litter

5 Ways That Gardening Relieves Stress

Wednesday, November 7th is National Stress Awareness Day. National Stress Awareness Day is run by the International Stress Management Association (ISMA). Stress is a reaction to the difficulties on your body and life. If stress gets overwhelming it can cause mental health problems and physical illness. It can impact your work performance, relationships, and family life. There are

The Best Herbs To Grow For Cats

Today is National Cat Day! Cats are the second most popular domesticated animal in the United States. National Cat Day was established in 2005 and is celebrated annually on October 29th. To keep your feline friends happy, you can grow certain herbs and plants in your garden that cats like. Today’s article is to celebrate National

What To Do With Leftover Pumpkins

What To Do With Leftover Pumpkins Friday, October 26th is National Pumpkin Day and chances are that after next week you’ll have a plethora of leftover pumpkins you’ll need to dispose of. Whether the pumpkins are from your own garden, or you purchased them from a store, we have some eco-friendly ideas of what

How to make autumn decorations with things from your garden

There are many craft projects you can make for holiday decorations right from your garden this autumn. These decorations are not only attractive but good for the environment because they can be composted after use and you’ve avoided a store bought plastic piece . Today’s article is about how to make autumn decorations with things from