When fall comes around, the garden gets ready to go to sleep for the winter. And if you want to help ensure the best possible outcome for next year’s garden, you have to make your bed for fall. In other words, it’s time to prep those garden beds! Making your real bed every morning might […]
Fall Lawn Maintenance: Should You Power Rake Or Aerate?
Do you know that there is more to fall lawn maintenance than raking up the leaves? Getting the leaves off the lawn before winter is very important, but it’s not the only thing to think about. Once the leaves are gone, your lawn will benefit from a good dose of oxygen to the roots. You […]
15 Bulbs for Fall
Scilla Siberica. The color of these flowers is absolutely stunning. Plant them to get a great vibrant for your garden or yard. Hyacinth. I love everything about this flower. I love its shape and I love that it comes in so many different colors. Tulip Estella Rijnveld. This flower is incredibly gorgeous. The colors and […]
Best Cold-Hardy Crops for Winter
It’s hard to pack away the gardening tools and let your yard grow still for the coming cold season. While you’ll have to cut back on lots of outdoor projects when fall and winter roll around, you can still grow some crops in your garden. Here are just a few cold-hardy veggies that are great […]
Top 5 Fall Gardening Tips
Some people believe that gardening stops in the fall, but that’s a myth! Let’s dispel the myth with the top 5 fall gardening tips to help you get the most from your fall garden. Not only will you learn how you can maximize your gardening pleasure by gardening in the fall, but you’ll also see […]
Trees That Should Be Pruned in Winter
Some people don’t realize that pruning trees is easier on the trees, and the gardener, during the winter. More specifically, the month of February is prime time for pruning many types of trees. Today’s post is devoted to tree pruning ideas, and the trees that should be pruned in winter. If you’ve ever wondered about […]
How to Care for Your Lawn in the Fall for Maximum Spring Growth
If you’ve ever been disappointed in how quickly your lawn greened up in the spring, you might have wondered if you prepared it well in the fall, before the winter cold hit it hard. If you want the greenest, thickest lawn in the neighborhood next spring, here are the steps you need to take this […]
Top 10 Shrubs With Fall Berries To Add To Your Front Yard
Does your front yard have enough going on to keep your interest–even in the fall and winter? If you’ve been settling for bare branches and withering perennials, you need to know about the top 10 shrubs with fall berries to add to your front yard! While other plants are winding down for the year, shrubs […]
How To Kill Ants Naturally With Only One Ingredient
Summer is one of the best times of the year. But with summer comes an obnoxious amount of household pests–especially ants. Let’s face it, nothing kills a mood quite like opening the sugar container only to see a group of ants helping themselves! The good news is that you can conquer those ants before they […]
10 Cheap Ways to Update Your Lawn Edging
Edging can add a clean, manicured look to your lawn and garden. Unfortunately, the materials can get pretty pricey — especially when you need a lot of it. To help you improve the look of your garden on a budget, here are 10 inexpensive ways to give your lawn edging an update. 1. Cinder Block […]