Believe it or not – winter is actually one of the easiest and best times of all to overseed your lawn – even when there is snow on the ground. Not only is it incredibly fast and simple to do – it’s also the perfect way to have your lawn thick, green and more lush …
Wondering how to know when to start your vegetable and flowers seeds inside at just the right time to grow the perfect sized transplants for your garden and flowerbeds this year? If there is one thing that many gardeners struggle with in late winter, it’s knowing when to pick the best time to start their …
Looking for a simple checklist to know exactly what you’ll need for starting seeds indoors this year like a pro? There is no better way to save money and harvest an amazing array of vegetables, flowers and herbs than by starting your own plants from seed. And contrary to what you might hear or think …
One of the best ways to brighten up and bring delicious flavor to your kitchen all winter long is to grow fresh basil as a houseplant – and you won’t believe how easy this tasty herb is to grow indoors! Growing basil is a breeze in the summer months. Not only does it grow well …
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 …