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Did you know that Mistletoe has a secret life? And it’s certainly not in the holiday spirit of giving – but instead, in the spirit of stealing and taking! Mistletoe is one of the most familiar symbols of the holiday season. Each winter, as homes are decorated for Christmas, sprigs of mistletoe appear over doorways, …
One of the biggest questions for gardeners is how long to leave their ornamental grasses up after they brown off in the fall. And although you can technically take them down at any point after that – today we are going to cover 3 great reasons for leaving them up all through the winter! Ornamental …
Winter is the perfect time for putting cardboard in your compost pile – and can it ever have impressive benefits to your finished compost next spring and summer! For starters, there is often more cardboard available in the winter than at any other time of year. Holiday gifts arrive in boxes. By the dozens! And …
When cold weather settles in, it can feel nearly impossible to keep a compost pile going in winter. Freezing temperatures slow everything down. Kitchen scraps seem to just sit on the pile. And even worse, the top layer of the pile can harden into a block of frozen soil. But the good news is that …
Want to avoid the three biggest mistakes that are made with live Christmas trees? Ones that can not only cost them longevity – but also make your tree far more susceptible to becoming a danger for fire? Bringing a live Christmas tree into your home can be one of the most enjoyable parts of the …
You won’t believe how simple and inexpensive it can be to make your very own DIY scented pine cones to fill your home with the joyous scents of the holiday season! Pine cones and holiday decorating go hand in hand. Whether dressing up greenery on fireplaces and mantles, or piled high in glass containers with …
Looking for a few simple tips to get rid of all of that chickweed that’s appearing in your flowerbeds this fall and winter? And how to keep it out for good? Chickweed might look soft and harmless at first glance, but anyone who has battled it in their flowerbeds knows just how persistent this little …
Looking for a few simple ways to protect your raised garden beds all through the long, cold winter? As winter approaches and garden plants fade away, it can be tempting to leave raised beds alone until spring arrives. But letting garden soil sit bare and exposed all winter long is one of the worst things …
One thing is for sure – cutting back perennials in the fall is not only a great way to keep flowerbeds looking neat and tidy through late autumn and winter, but also extremely important for keeping plants vibrant and blooming the following year. Removing spent foliage and blooms helps a plant focus on recharging it’s …
Want to know a few simple secrets to overwinter your mums and save them to grow and flower again next fall? Saving your mums in late fall is one of the best ways to stretch next year’s autumn decorating budget – especially when you consider just how easy it is to keep your mums alive …