Recent Blog Posts Showing 176 - 200 of 239 « first 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Gardening Tips for April Spring is finally here! While there is much to do in your yard and garden this month, don't get discouraged! There is plenty of time in the month to get to everything without overdoing it! Crabgrass Control Crabgrass is one of the most invasive annual grasses in lawns and gardens. A dense healthy lawn is the best defense against crabgrass and other troublesome weeds. Lawn Establishment The best time to seed a new lawn is in the spring or early fall. Seeding at other times of the year may effect germination and the ability of the new grass to survive. Whether you are seeding a new lawn, overseeding an existing lawn or just doing small repairs, the same dates apply. There are... Make Fleas, Ticks and Mosquitoes Feel Unwelcome An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure - especially when it comes to flea and tick control. Once these pesky critters have set up housekeeping on a pet or in a home, your unwelcome guests can be a challenge to eliminate. What You Need to Start Seeds Indoors Starting seeds indoors is a great way to ensure earlier blooms and an earlier harvest from your garden, and allows you to choose longer-growing cultivars to enjoy. Enterprising gardeners can enjoy starting seeds throughout the winter, if they have the right tools to get the seeds growing. Gardening Tips for February Just because the majority of perennials and trees are dormant this month doesn't mean you need to ignore your garden. Dormancy actually helps with some of the opportunities for projects this month. Much can be done to enhance your garden during the growing season if preparations are made now. Building a Snow Fort A snow fort can be a fun family project even on the coldest winter days. Not only is the construction great exercise and ingenuity, but once the fort is built, it provides a great setting for lots of winter fun. Recycle Your Christmas Tree As it gets colder and there are less leaves on trees, birds need more places to hide from predators and where they can get inside to stay warm. A Christmas tree is the perfect fit for those needs. Popular Holiday Plants Plants are a great choice for thoughtful, long-lasting gifts, and they make elegant and versatile holiday decorations. There are a number of plants that are great for the holiday season, and each one has unique qualities that can be the perfect addition to your seasonal preparations. Heated Bird Baths By providing a heated bird bath, backyard birders give their flock an advantage when the world is frozen, and liquid water can attract even more birds to a winter backyard. Thanksgiving Centerpieces Thanksgiving, more than any other holiday, revolves around the dining table, and the right centerpiece can turn that table into a work of art. Centerpieces can also be used on mantles, coffee tables or kitchen islands, adding beautiful showpieces to your Thanksgiving decorations. Attracting Wild Turkeys Wild turkeys, notoriously picky about their living conditions, require a more specialized environment than many other types of wildlife. You can, however, manage your land to attract and retain wild turkeys by knowing something about their preferred foods and habitat. Carving and Decorating Pumpkins and Gourds Pumpkins and gourds are fantastic fall decorations, perfect for centerpieces, flower arrangements, window boxes, mantles, porches and decks. But how can you carve or decorate them for the best effect? Using Fallen Leaves to Help the Birds When you're busy raking leaves every autumn, take a break and use some of those leaves to help the birds! Fallen leaves, or leaf litter, can be very beneficial to birds. Caring for Trees this Fall For most homeowners with a yard full of lush green trees, fall means vibrant, changing leaves—on the trees and on the lawn. When most of the leaves have been bagged or composted, and you’ve put away your rake for the season, it’s time to take stock of your trees. They’re in a... Solutions for Common Late Summer and Fall Lawn Problems The growing season for your lawn is almost over. You might think that all that remains is a quick mow to tidy things up until next spring. You would be quite wrong. Once weeds have appeared in the spring, the seeds are set and your battle with them could take years. - See more at: http://www.agway... Troubleshooting Canning Problems Sometimes, even those who have been home canning for years may run into problems with their food-filled jars. Some problems are related to the condition of the jars or lids and/or how they were filled. Others relate to spoilage of the food or changes the food may have undergone during processing. Draught Healthy Lawns Lush green grass is the ultimate symbol of summer, but when a drought strikes lawns can quickly turn brown and brittle. At the same time, many cities will enforce water restrictions and encourage conservation, so how can homeowners still have a green lawn even while they conserve water? Watering Your Lawn Lawns need water not only during the hot, dry summer, but also in the spring and fall. Click here to learn when and how much water your lawn needs. Gardening Tips for July Sit back for a moment and enjoy the fruits of your labor in the garden! There are still tasks to perform in the garden, however your primary concern will be assuring an ample supply of water for your plants. Deterring Aggressive Birds Birds may face dangers in their everyday lives both while eating, flying, or perching. The danger may be from one of their own kind who feels his territory has been invaded. Other dangers include larger birds who will kill and eat smaller birds, squirrels who raid the bird feeders, insects who... Going to Bat Against Bugs Try natural biological insect control. The evidence suggests that a typical bat colony can make a difference to those who want to use natural biological insect control as part of their insect control. Understanding Plant Nutrition What elements are needed for your plants to grow at their best? Did you know you can spot possible nutrient deficiencies in your plants? Low-down on Lawn Weeds Weeds in your lawn are usually the result of poor grass growth. They invade lawns that are not thick enough to choke them out, so the first step in keeping weeds out of your lawn is correct maintenance of the grass. First, determine why your lawn hasn't been growing well. Your lawn may also need... Container Gardening: Anytime, Anywhere Container gardening offers many advantages that people can tend to overlook: containers can be less work because they can be placed closer to a water source; they offer a smaller soil area to have to weed; they can be placed at a height that can minimize bending for watering and tending...
Gardening Tips for April Spring is finally here! While there is much to do in your yard and garden this month, don't get discouraged! There is plenty of time in the month to get to everything without overdoing it!
Crabgrass Control Crabgrass is one of the most invasive annual grasses in lawns and gardens. A dense healthy lawn is the best defense against crabgrass and other troublesome weeds.
Lawn Establishment The best time to seed a new lawn is in the spring or early fall. Seeding at other times of the year may effect germination and the ability of the new grass to survive. Whether you are seeding a new lawn, overseeding an existing lawn or just doing small repairs, the same dates apply. There are...
Make Fleas, Ticks and Mosquitoes Feel Unwelcome An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure - especially when it comes to flea and tick control. Once these pesky critters have set up housekeeping on a pet or in a home, your unwelcome guests can be a challenge to eliminate.
What You Need to Start Seeds Indoors Starting seeds indoors is a great way to ensure earlier blooms and an earlier harvest from your garden, and allows you to choose longer-growing cultivars to enjoy. Enterprising gardeners can enjoy starting seeds throughout the winter, if they have the right tools to get the seeds growing.
Gardening Tips for February Just because the majority of perennials and trees are dormant this month doesn't mean you need to ignore your garden. Dormancy actually helps with some of the opportunities for projects this month. Much can be done to enhance your garden during the growing season if preparations are made now.
Building a Snow Fort A snow fort can be a fun family project even on the coldest winter days. Not only is the construction great exercise and ingenuity, but once the fort is built, it provides a great setting for lots of winter fun.
Recycle Your Christmas Tree As it gets colder and there are less leaves on trees, birds need more places to hide from predators and where they can get inside to stay warm. A Christmas tree is the perfect fit for those needs.
Popular Holiday Plants Plants are a great choice for thoughtful, long-lasting gifts, and they make elegant and versatile holiday decorations. There are a number of plants that are great for the holiday season, and each one has unique qualities that can be the perfect addition to your seasonal preparations.
Heated Bird Baths By providing a heated bird bath, backyard birders give their flock an advantage when the world is frozen, and liquid water can attract even more birds to a winter backyard.
Thanksgiving Centerpieces Thanksgiving, more than any other holiday, revolves around the dining table, and the right centerpiece can turn that table into a work of art. Centerpieces can also be used on mantles, coffee tables or kitchen islands, adding beautiful showpieces to your Thanksgiving decorations.
Attracting Wild Turkeys Wild turkeys, notoriously picky about their living conditions, require a more specialized environment than many other types of wildlife. You can, however, manage your land to attract and retain wild turkeys by knowing something about their preferred foods and habitat.
Carving and Decorating Pumpkins and Gourds Pumpkins and gourds are fantastic fall decorations, perfect for centerpieces, flower arrangements, window boxes, mantles, porches and decks. But how can you carve or decorate them for the best effect?
Using Fallen Leaves to Help the Birds When you're busy raking leaves every autumn, take a break and use some of those leaves to help the birds! Fallen leaves, or leaf litter, can be very beneficial to birds.
Caring for Trees this Fall For most homeowners with a yard full of lush green trees, fall means vibrant, changing leaves—on the trees and on the lawn. When most of the leaves have been bagged or composted, and you’ve put away your rake for the season, it’s time to take stock of your trees. They’re in a...
Solutions for Common Late Summer and Fall Lawn Problems The growing season for your lawn is almost over. You might think that all that remains is a quick mow to tidy things up until next spring. You would be quite wrong. Once weeds have appeared in the spring, the seeds are set and your battle with them could take years. - See more at: http://www.agway...
Troubleshooting Canning Problems Sometimes, even those who have been home canning for years may run into problems with their food-filled jars. Some problems are related to the condition of the jars or lids and/or how they were filled. Others relate to spoilage of the food or changes the food may have undergone during processing.
Draught Healthy Lawns Lush green grass is the ultimate symbol of summer, but when a drought strikes lawns can quickly turn brown and brittle. At the same time, many cities will enforce water restrictions and encourage conservation, so how can homeowners still have a green lawn even while they conserve water?
Watering Your Lawn Lawns need water not only during the hot, dry summer, but also in the spring and fall. Click here to learn when and how much water your lawn needs.
Gardening Tips for July Sit back for a moment and enjoy the fruits of your labor in the garden! There are still tasks to perform in the garden, however your primary concern will be assuring an ample supply of water for your plants.
Deterring Aggressive Birds Birds may face dangers in their everyday lives both while eating, flying, or perching. The danger may be from one of their own kind who feels his territory has been invaded. Other dangers include larger birds who will kill and eat smaller birds, squirrels who raid the bird feeders, insects who...
Going to Bat Against Bugs Try natural biological insect control. The evidence suggests that a typical bat colony can make a difference to those who want to use natural biological insect control as part of their insect control.
Understanding Plant Nutrition What elements are needed for your plants to grow at their best? Did you know you can spot possible nutrient deficiencies in your plants?
Low-down on Lawn Weeds Weeds in your lawn are usually the result of poor grass growth. They invade lawns that are not thick enough to choke them out, so the first step in keeping weeds out of your lawn is correct maintenance of the grass. First, determine why your lawn hasn't been growing well. Your lawn may also need...
Container Gardening: Anytime, Anywhere Container gardening offers many advantages that people can tend to overlook: containers can be less work because they can be placed closer to a water source; they offer a smaller soil area to have to weed; they can be placed at a height that can minimize bending for watering and tending...
