Lifestyle

What is your opinion of Johnson Grass? Is it a good thing or a bad thing? Some people like it for hay but the dangers of it growing on our property usually outweigh the positives. We will discuss the dangers of Johnson Grass in this article and ways to eradicate it.

Hello readers and friends of the Mountaineer Echo, I hope this week finds everyone in good health and happy spirits. Robert and I ar planning a weekend trip to Memphis, TN to go to the Tri-State Press convention, and hopefully have some fun while we are there. I will share details in next week’s edition. I hope everyone has a wonderful week and As Always remember the Little Things.

Southern Leopard Frog, Adult body lengths range from 2 to 3.5 inches. Coloration is brownish to green with large darker green or brown spots on its back, sides, and legs.

Cotter students came to the rescue...literally. “Shelter enrichment” is today’s topic.

Create long lasting beauty and pollinator appeal in your landscape with the help of perennials. With a little bit of planning, you can have flowers, foliage and seed heads that add interest to your garden year-round.

This is the second article in a series highlighting local horticulture projects maintained by Marion County Master Gardeners. The Yellville City Sports Park, located directly off Highway 14, features a beautiful garden filled with a variety of annuals and perennials. Whether you are picnicking under the pavilion, cooling off at the Splash Pad, or walking along the paved perimeter trail, it’s hard to miss the horseshoe shaped garden that contains Butterfly Bushes, Lantana, Cala Lilies, Hostas, Clematis, Milkweed Roses and many other varieties of pollinator friendly plants.