Max Phelps, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin

Opinion

Wood Ashes as Fertilizer

My mother and grandmothers used a wood-fired stove for cooking. I often had the chore of splitting the firewood and stacking it on the porch ... Read more

by Max Phelps, Friday, December 27, 2024 12:16 pm

Opinion

Thoughts on landscape trees

Homes with trees are worth more. It’s location any realty company may tell you—oceanfront, mountain views, streamside, yet convenient. Most of us can’t have everything ... Read more

by Max Phelps, Friday, August 2, 2024 11:57 am

Opinion

Dinner from your landscape

Only a couple of generations ago, mealtime was often preceded by a few steps behind the house or a short trek to the garden, from ... Read more

by Max Phelps, Friday, July 19, 2024 11:41 am

Opinion

When’s the best time to landscape my yard?

Winter is behind us, and spring is here. It’s common to get a case of “spring fever” and want to get outdoors. For some it’s ... Read more

by Max Phelps, Friday, April 19, 2024 12:01 pm

Opinion

Agroforestry—another aspect of edible landscaping

Forestry, plus elements of gardening and farming and orcharding, can change not just your yard, but your viewpoint on life itself. Not only will there ... Read more

by Max Phelps, Thursday, April 4, 2024 1:03 pm

Opinion

Garden and home in 2024

Some things are always changing. Some things are proven winners and endure for the long run. That leisure suit for men passed out of style. ... Read more

by Max Phelps, Thursday, March 21, 2024 12:29 pm

Opinion

Winter is the time for pruning

For many trees and shrubs, the ideal pruning time is mid-winter or late winter. Perhaps you’ve already gotten started, but if not, this is your ... Read more

by Max Phelps, Thursday, February 8, 2024 12:03 pm

Opinion

Landscaping the corner of your yard

Using fresh plantings to replace a section of lawn seldom fails to provide a refreshing new look. But what about those corners in the yard ... Read more

by Max Phelps, Friday, December 29, 2023 11:06 am

Opinion

Autumn landscaping and decorating

Autumn is a great time to landscape, and late fall is my preferred tree planting time. Many folks prefer seasonal landscaping and love fall decoration. ... Read more

by Max Phelps, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 8:51 am

Opinion

Rock On: Plan a rock garden for your landscape

A rockery, also known as a rock garden, can be a natural mountain escarpment with large boulders, smaller rocks and plants growing among the various ... Read more

by Max Phelps, Tuesday, August 29, 2023 12:33 pm

< Older

SportsPlus

  • Polls

    What would you like to see more on tryondailybulletin.com?

    View Results

    Loading ... Loading ...

  • Community Calendar