http://montpelieragway.comCompany blogs, tips and how-toshttp://assets.newmediaretailer.com/35000/35739/thumb_montpelier-logo.jpghttp://montpelieragway.comen-USCopyright 2012, Montpelier Agway Farm Sat, 19 May 2012 14:38:24 -0400Sat, 19 May 2012 14:38:24 -0400http://www.newmediaretailer.comblog_65631337079600http://montpelieragway.com/blog/article/6563/basic-composting-how-tosStarting a compost pile is as easy as following a cooking recipe. Just get the right ingredients together, mix well, and let it cook. Click here for the rest of the article: Basic Composting How-To\'sBlogsTue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 -0400blog_65621335870000http://montpelieragway.com/blog/article/6562/mulching-trees-shrubsMulch helps minimize weeds, conserve moisture, moderate soil temperature, and make your yard look good. Click here for the rest of the article: Mulching Trees BlogsTue, 01 May 2012 07:00:00 -0400blog_61071334487600http://montpelieragway.com/blog/article/6107/the-low-down-on-lawn-weedsWeeds in your lawn are usually the result of poor grass growth. They invade lawns that are not thick enough to choke them out, so the first step in keeping weeds out of your lawn is correct maintenance of the grass. First, determine why your lawn hasn't been growing well.BlogsSun, 15 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0400blog_61061333278000http://montpelieragway.com/blog/article/6106/flea-tick-controlCats and dogs can be warm, wonderful companions. However, those companions will often most likely bring other parasitic creatures into your lives that are not at all welcome.BlogsSun, 01 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0400blog_60861332169500http://montpelieragway.com/blog/article/6086/creating-a-wildlife-habitat-Your backyard can be home for many different types of birds, butterflies, beneficial insects, bats, and other wildlife. Trees, shrubs, and other plants provide both food and shelter for wildlife.BlogsMon, 19 Mar 2012 11:05:00 -0400blog_60851332169380http://montpelieragway.com/blog/article/6085/raising-chickens-a-quick-guide-to-get-startedBefore you decide if raising chickens is right for you, there are a few things to think about: Click here for the rest of the article: Raising Chickens – A Quick Guide to Get StartedBlogsMon, 19 Mar 2012 11:03:00 -0400blog_52561329310800http://montpelieragway.com/blog/article/5256/keeping-your-dog-clean-in-the-wintertimeFew seasons of the year can be more fun than wintertime for a pet owner. Any dog owner knows how much their pet loves to play in freshly packed snow. But keeping your dog clean during this time of year can be a real challenge.BlogsWed, 15 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0500blog_52551328101200http://montpelieragway.com/blog/article/5255/tap-maple-trees-at-homeLearn the steps to tapping your trees, including: Identify your Maple Trees; Gather Equipment; Spiles with hooks; When to Tap Maple Trees and more. Click here for the rest of the article: Tap Maple Trees at HomeBlogsWed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0500blog_52541326654900http://montpelieragway.com/blog/article/5254/protect-your-property-from-mouse-damageWhen the weather starts getting colder, that's when house mice start looking for their new winter residence. These unwanted house guests can enter your home almost anywhere, squeezing through cracks and holes as small as a dime.BlogsSun, 15 Jan 2012 14:15:00 -0500blog_49801325419200http://montpelieragway.com/blog/article/4980/alternate-heating-sourcesMore people are looking for alternative forms of home heating including stoves that burn wood, corn or pellets.  What are the alternatives and which fits your needs, time and budget best? Click here for the rest of the article: Alternate Heating SourcesBlogsSun, 01 Jan 2012 07:00:00 -0500