Autumn has fully arrived, but you want to keep gardening for as long as possible. Have you thought about cold frame gardening? One way to grow lettuces, herbs, root veggies, and other edibles is by building a cold frame that will heat up and keep edibles growing even after a frost or freeze. And making […]
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Sep
Sep
Lawn spreaders are an essential part of any homeowner’s toolbox. They help you put down fertilizer, grass seed, and ice melt. A lawn spreader is an all-year tool, and we are going to talk about what type of lawn spreader is best. How do you know what type of lawn spreader is best for you? […]
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Sep
Sep
Landscaping your backyard is like working with a clean slate. You get to decide where to plant things in your yard. You may have an urban backyard with tight spaces or live in a neighborhood where everyone has a ¼ acre. Big or small, you need to know the micro-climates that exist on your property […]
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Jul
Jul
It’s the middle of summer, and it’s hot! Depending on where you live, you may not have seen any rain for weeks; and you may need to conserve water for your lawn. If you have cool season grasses, you may notice that your lawn has gone dormant. It’s brown and crunchy underfoot. And you may […]
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Jun
Jun
Do you want a professional-looking lawn? If you love working on your property, you can learn DIY lawn care secrets from the pros for a beautiful yard. It will require your time and sweat equity, though, because maintaining a healthy, green lawn takes time. Consider how the farmers tend their fields. They must plant at […]
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May
May
If you got annuals, perennials, bulbs, or plants this past Mother’s Day, it’s time to put them into your garden. Do you know how to transfer your Mother’s Day plants into your garden? If not, you can learn more in this blog post that will focus on Find the right spot in your garden Transplant […]
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Apr
Apr
If you’re a new homeowner and this is your first season taking care of your lawn, you may be feeling overwhelmed; and a lawn care starter kit can help with that. This blog teaches you to begin lawn care on your property by learning the basics. Then, there will be lawn care equipment ideas to […]
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Feb
Feb
If you’re a green thumb, you know the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of tending to gardens, whether that’s prized roses or a family garden mixed with vegetables and flowers. If you’re willing to get your hands dirty and sweat on hot days when it’s time to weed your garden, then you want to read […]
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Jan
Jan
Keeping Your Thumb Green during the Winter with Houseplants Now that your backyard garden is put to bed, do you still need to nurture plants? Well, you’re in luck because you can now focus your green thumb on winter houseplants. Best Low Maintenance Winter Houseplants Since many winter houseplants come from the tropics or are […]
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Plan on Giving House Plants for Christmas? Here are 10 Pet-Friendly House Plants to Give to Friends and Family
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Dec
Dec
The holiday season is upon us. And if you have plant lovers on your gift list who also have dogs and cats, use this list to buy pet-friendly house plants. Let’s Start with Christmas Plants Every year there are numerous online articles about the dangers of various Christmas plants. And most holiday plants can be […]