Looking for the best way to protect and care for your potted evergreens from winter’s cold, snow and ice? Evergreens are one of the best ways to bring life to the outdoors. Their bright green needles can often seem like the only splash of color in a sea of winter whites and greys. Although many …
Did you know that winter is actually the perfect time to recharge your raised bed soil – and even better, that you can do it for free with three simple by-products that come from your kitchen almost every day? After a long spring, summer and fall of growing everything from flowers to vegetable plants, the …
Want a few simple but effective tips to keep mice and the damage they cause out of your stored camper, car or lawn equipment this winter? As the weather grows colder, mice love to look for warm, enclosed spaces. And unfortunately, campers, cars, lawn mowers and every type of power equipment that you store for …
Looking for a few great ways to use all of those wood ashes coming from your fireplace or wood stove this fall and winter to recharge your garden? When it comes to using wood ashes in the garden, it often causes a lot of confusion among gardeners. Many wonder whether or not ashes help rejuvenate …
Did you know that even though the ground and freezing temperatures make outdoor composting all but impossible through the winter months, you can still make great compost indoors with an indoor electric composter – all from the comfort of your warm and cozy house? As the days shorten and the temperatures begin to drop, for …
Wondering which pine trees are the best varieties to pick for your Christmas tree this year? One thing is for sure, both live and cut Christmas trees are popular again. After many years of declining sales due to the popularity of artificial trees, people are once again turning to live trees as their tree of …
Did you know you cinnamon is one of the best natural ingredients to use to keep spiders out of your house? Not only is it effective – you won’t believe how easy it is to use! Even though spiders might be quite beneficial in controlling other pests, they can be more than an unwelcome guest …
If your looking for the perfect gift to give the favorite gardener in your life this Christmas – then a video bird feeder or a window bird feeder might just the ticket! With the holiday season fast approaching, finding a special gift for the gardener in your life can be a bit of a daunting …
Looking for the best way to prepare your gas mowers and string trimmers for winter this year? If there is one crucial mistake that many gardeners make late each fall, it’s mowing and trimming their yard for the last time – and then simply putting their mower and string trimmer in the shed or garage …
One of the most important things you can do for your lawn is to mow it one last time in late fall before winter arrives. Not only is it great for keeping your yard neat and tidy all through the winter months, it can also have a big impact on the overall health and beauty …