Articles By: shaenareinhart

This is the Year to Buy a Rain Barrel or Finally Start Composting!

This is the Year to Buy a Rain Barrel or Finally Start Composting!

0 February 16, 2011 11:24 am

The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has been preaching the benefits of rain barrels, composting, native plantings, and other conservation practices for years now. Rain barrels are a simple and easy way to reduce stormwater runoff, improve [...]

Backyard Conservation Award Winners Announced

Backyard Conservation Award Winners Announced

0 December 22, 2010 9:25 am

The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is pleased to announce the winners in its first annual Backyard Conservation Awards Program. Matthew Newell of Fishers and Linda Lange of Carmel tied for first place in the individual homeowner [...]

Soil and Water Conservation District Now Offers Soil Testing!

Soil and Water Conservation District Now Offers Soil Testing!

0 November 22, 2010 10:14 am

Are you planning to start a vegetable garden next spring?  Interested in planting some new trees and shrubs, or re-seeding your lawn that took a beating during this fall’s drought?  Or maybe you have heard that you might be applying [...]

Put all those leaves to work in your yard!

Put all those leaves to work in your yard!

0 November 12, 2010 9:42 am

As leaves continue to fall and cover your lawn, you may be wondering if there is a better alternative to raking them to the curb. Actually there are two great options, and both make the leaves work for you instead [...]

Water Quality Practices Funded by Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District

0 August 26, 2010 3:47 pm

The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) awarded nearly $7,500 to five landowners to install water quality conservation practices in the upcoming year.  Through the SWCD’s cost-share program, the landowners have agreed to pay at least 50% of [...]

Tips on Fertilizing Your Yard This Spring

Tips on Fertilizing Your Yard This Spring

0 March 3, 2010 4:22 am

It’s hard to believe with the wind howling and the snow falling, but spring is coming, and one of the items on the top of your “to do list” is probably to hire a lawn care company or prepare to [...]