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If you are looking for a simple way to feed and watch birds this fall and winter in your backyard – making homemade bird suet is a great, inexpensive way to do it! Not only will it have all kinds of beautiful birds visiting your landscape, you will also be helping them survive with an …

Looking for a few great Christmas gifts for the gardeners on your shopping list this year? We have you covered today with 4 great gift ideas that are sure to please any gardener – all while still being easy on the budget! It’s hard to find anyone more passionate about their craft than gardeners. For …

Did you know that the beautiful “Christmas”cactus growing in your house and blooming all through the holiday season might not be a Christmas cactus at all – and could instead be a Thanksgiving or even an Easter cactus? As the holiday season nears, one of the most popular plants of all to grow indoors is …

It is truly amazing how by simply planting and growing a few evergreens in pots and containers, one can add amazing year-round beauty and interest to their landscape. Not just in the spring, summer, and fall, but all through the winter months too! Although many consider evergreens to be more for permanent planting in flowerbeds, …

Looking for a few tips and tricks to keep your hibiscus plants alive and thriving indoors this winter? Hibiscus is a tropical plant featuring beautiful, glossy foliage and large intricate blooms in a variety of bold colors. They really are quite the showstoppers during the warm months in almost any growing zone. But in order …

You won’t believe how simple and inexpensive it can be to make your very own 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 ornaments, …

Did you know that with just a few simple tips and tricks, you can keep squirrels away from your bird feeders with ease – and make feeding birds fun once again. Especially in the fall and winter when birds need the feed the most! There is nothing more frustrating than watching a squirrel quickly empty …

Want to know how to best protect your clematis before winter arrives? And how to make sure your clematis will bloom bigger and brighter than ever next year? The care your clematis receives in late fall is extremely important when it comes to keeping it safe and healthy. And just as important, depending on what …

Looking for a few tips and tricks to finally gain the upper hand and kill the thistle weeds growing in your flowerbeds and garden – and get rid of them for good? Especially in the fall when they seem to be the only thing green in your beds! No matter if it’s Canadian thistle, Milk …

Did you know that late fall is the perfect time to clean up the daylilies you have growing in your flowerbeds – not only to get them ready for winter, but to help get them prepared for bigger and better blooming than ever next spring and summer? As the growing season comes to end, daylilies …