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February Gardening Tips

Even in the middle of winter, gardeners can plan for a bountiful harvest, and because February is the shortest winter month, spring is that much closer! To use February to prepare for a productive spring… Plan Your Garden: Take time to decide which plants you'd like to grow and how you will design...

Winter WildBird Feeding 101

Late fall and winter provide a new set of challenges for our feathered friends. Most of the lush vegetation, full of berries and seeds, has withered away. In addition, most insects are either dead or dormant and the heavy snows will soon bury most natural sources of wild bird food. Not only will...

January Garden Ideas

The start of a new year is a great time to start new gardening tasks, and savvy gardeners know there is plenty to keep busy with in January, even if the garden may be buried under ice and snow. Whether you are just starting out with a first garden or have years of experience, there is always more...

How to Keep Your Live Wreaths, Swags and Garlands Alive Through the Holidays

Live wreaths, swags and garlands can be amazing holiday decorations, brightening a room with their evergreen boughs and freshening air with their crisp, piney scents. But how can you keep this greenery fresh and vibrant as long as possible without wilting, drooping or decay? There are several...

Bird Feeding Tips for Fall

As the last heat wave of summer fades, bird feeders are disappearing from backyards. Most bird lovers assume that as the weather cools and mass migration sweeps in, their beloved winged friends don't need human assistance in finding food; they can forage for it themselves. Be a wise lover of birds...

What Is Bugging Your Garden?

Many gardeners have a love-hate relationship with the bugs in their garden. There are insects that are undeniably beneficial and great residents, as they enhance pollination, improve soil quality and defend plants against more aggressive, harmful bugs and other wildlife. Other insects, however, can...

Pest Management Tips For Your Garden

If you have committed yourself to building a garden, then you have also committed yourself to fighting off pests. If it hasn’t happened yet, consider yourself lucky. At some point every gardening enthusiast will need to manage pests to protect their garden. Learn how to prevent pests from plaguing...

Weed Control Tips

Weeds are a common problem in gardens and lawns. They compete with desirable plants for nutrients, water, and sunlight, and can quickly take over if left unchecked. But with the right strategies and tools, you can control weeds and maintain a healthy, beautiful garden and lawn. Welcome to this blog...

Tips For Planting Your Garden

Chances are, if you haven’t started planting already, you’re at least thinking about getting your hands dirty. We’ve assembled a few tips for you to consider before coming in and picking up your supplies. Plan first and shop later When thinking of what you’d like to grow, be sure to choose...

Think Spring! Getting Your Lawn In Shape

As you’re looking out your window, coffee cup in hand and all you see is snow I can understand that it must be hard to think about spring and your lawn. Yet, no matter how many feet of snow are still left, you should start giving some thought about getting your lawn into shape this spring. Like...

10 Best Tips for Starting Seeds Indoors

Starting seeds indoors can seem intimidating for gardeners who may not have the greenest thumbs, but it's not hard to do with the right preparation and attentive care. Why Start Your Own Seeds? When it is possible to buy healthy seedlings from garden centers and nurseries, why should you bother...

How to Keep Your Live Wreaths, Swags and Garlands Alive Through the Holidays

How to Preserve Your Christmas Tree

Some people believe that Christmas just isn’t Christmas without a real Christmas tree. In any case, there are some steps you can take to make sure your tree stays healthy and well-preserved throughout the holiday season. • Prepare For Your Tree: Make sure you have a stand that can hold at least one...

Getting Your Perennials Ready for Cold Weather

Perennials are a wonderful addition to any landscape, and while they are relatively easy and low-key, not all perennials are as hardy for winter as they may seem. Fortunately, it is easy to prepare perennials so they can survive the cold and will come back in spring larger and lovelier than ever...

What to Do With Rotten Pumpkins

Pumpkins are popular fall decorations, but eventually they will soften and rot. They don't need to be destined for the trash, however – there are great ways to recycle rotten pumpkins and be sure they are useful even if they aren't the prettiest decorations anymore. 6 Simple Ways to Recycle Rotten...

How to Keep Birds and Squirrels Happy

Birds and squirrels don’t have to be enemies in the same yard, even when a bird may chase a squirrel or a squirrel may raid a bird feeder. If you have both birds and squirrels in your yard, you can easily keep everyone safe, happy, and friendly. Why You Want Both Birds and Squirrels in Your...

Fall is for MUMS!

Ahh Chrysanthemums, one of the best ways to instantly create a POP of fall color to your home & garden. Use these beautiful flowers to create a warm and fuzzy fall porch display add them to your perennial gardens and enjoy them year after year. Mums are considered perennials, but they are not...

Breathe Easy With Houseplants

Houseplants can be an amazing accent to your home, but the right houseplants are more than just living decorations or a way to bring a love of gardening indoors in all seasons. These popular plants can help clean the air in your home and create a fresher, healthier atmosphere for you and your...

How Birds Survive Winter – And How We Can Help

Falling temperatures, less food, severe storms and hungry predators all make winter a harsh season for birds, but our feathered friends have many tricks to survive even the worst winter. Savvy backyard birders who understand how birds survive can take easy steps to help so there are more amazing...

Holiday Plants – The Gifts That Keep On Giving

Plants are popular holiday gifts that recipients can enjoy long after festive feasts are eaten, glittery decorations are packed away and joyous carols are silent. In fact, many holiday plants can flourish for years, reminding that someone special of your caring and thoughtfulness no matter what the...

Tips for First-Time Buyers of Real Christmas Trees

Buying a real Christmas tree can be a wonderful holiday tradition, but it can also be a challenge to make that first purchase if you've never had a real tree before. These tips can help you be sure your first real Christmas tree is a beautiful and memorable start to this seasonal tradition. Can You...

Caring For Your Yard in the Fall

The picturesque verdant lawn with accompanying garden, rife with eclectic herbs, flowers and vegetables…this is the image most elicited upon hearing the word “lawn,” but oftentimes, depending on your climate, that phase of a lawn's life cycle may only last a few months. To increase the quality of...

Autumn Flower Box Ideas

The end of summer doesn’t have to mean the end of beautiful flower boxes. Even as the days shorten and summer wanes, these autumn flower box ideas can add gorgeous seasonal flair to your home, garden, and landscape. Cleaning Out Flower Boxes for Autumn Before you jazz up your flower boxes for a...

How and When to Can Summer Vegetables

A bountiful garden doesn’t have to be a source of delicious, nutritious food only while it is actively growing and ripening. If you plan how and when to can summer vegetables, you can enjoy all your produce throughout the year. Why Bother Canning? You don’t need a large garden or a commercial...

Summer Wild Bird Safety Tips

Summer is a great season to enjoy wild birds, from feathered guests visiting feeders or splish-splashing in baths to baby birds fluttering out of the nest for the first time. There are many hazards birds face in the summer, however, and conscientious birders and nature lovers can take steps to make...