Recent Blog Posts Showing 176 - 200 of 233 « first 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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... When to Put Up Bird Houses Knowing when to put up bird houses can help you attract nesting birds to your backyard so you can enjoy the experience of being part of a growing bird family. When to See Birds Just like humans, birds follow daily patterns for their different activities. Birders who know those patterns will be able to predict when to see birds, and can use that knowledge to see more birds more easily, either just to watch them for enjoyment or to study them more closely. Gardening Tips for March March is a great time to have your lawn & garden soil tested. Your lawn & garden will also need a spring feeding. See your local Agway dealer for spreaders and fertilizers. If you need a moss or garden weed killer, it can be applied at the same time as the fertilizer, just let your dealer know. Creating A Compost Pile Starting a compost pile is as easy as following a cooking recipe. Just get the right ingredients together, mix well, and let it cook. In a matter of months you'll have finished "black gold" to mix into the soil of your flower, herb and vegetable gardens. Starting Seeds Indoors Start your garden early by sowing seeds in containers indoors. Any container that drains well can be used, but many gardeners prefer peat pots or pellets placed in flats or plastic flats with many sections that are sold specifically for the purpose. Either way you choose to do it, you will gain... Winter Birding Essentials When the weather outside is frightful, birding can be delightful. To attract the greatest number of species in the winter, it is important to have a number of different feeders available.
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...
When to Put Up Bird Houses Knowing when to put up bird houses can help you attract nesting birds to your backyard so you can enjoy the experience of being part of a growing bird family.
When to See Birds Just like humans, birds follow daily patterns for their different activities. Birders who know those patterns will be able to predict when to see birds, and can use that knowledge to see more birds more easily, either just to watch them for enjoyment or to study them more closely.
Gardening Tips for March March is a great time to have your lawn & garden soil tested. Your lawn & garden will also need a spring feeding. See your local Agway dealer for spreaders and fertilizers. If you need a moss or garden weed killer, it can be applied at the same time as the fertilizer, just let your dealer know.
Creating A Compost Pile Starting a compost pile is as easy as following a cooking recipe. Just get the right ingredients together, mix well, and let it cook. In a matter of months you'll have finished "black gold" to mix into the soil of your flower, herb and vegetable gardens.
Starting Seeds Indoors Start your garden early by sowing seeds in containers indoors. Any container that drains well can be used, but many gardeners prefer peat pots or pellets placed in flats or plastic flats with many sections that are sold specifically for the purpose. Either way you choose to do it, you will gain...
Winter Birding Essentials When the weather outside is frightful, birding can be delightful. To attract the greatest number of species in the winter, it is important to have a number of different feeders available.
