Home Improvement Tips & Ideas
Make your lawns & gardens the envy of the neighborhood with tips to plant, water and fertilize greenery around your home
Welcome to peak season for bites and stings. The summer months of July and August each send about 170,000 Americans to emergency rooms for treatment of bug bite and insect sting emergencies. According to a study published by the Southern Medical Journal in May 2020, an average of 1.2 million Americans a year needed emergency treatment for …
10 Worst Insects for Bites and Stings: How to AvoidRead More
A leaky outdoor faucet isn’t just messy; it wastes water. Fixing a leaky faucet isn’t difficult. The culprit is typically a worn washer, something you can replace on your own in about an hour.
If you live smack in the middle of a dense urban environment, you may not think you have many gardening opportunities available. But increasingly city-dwellers are looking upward to satisfy their desire for urban gardening. Roof gardens are surging in popularity in many large cities, and the benefits are remarkable. Here are just a few …
Gardening can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors, but many gardeners are worried they won’t be successful. According to the National Gardening Survey, more people are gardening than ever before, especially new Millennial gardeners and more experienced Baby Boomers, so it’s the perfect time to pick up some new ideas, regardless of whether …
With over 50 different snake species across the USA; it can be hard to know what kind you’re up against if one slithers your way. Here are the most common snakes you’re likely to find.
Spring has finally sprung and it is now time to get those gardens in full bloom! But, just like everything else in life, there are some things you need to do in preparation for a bountiful harvest come the fall season. This spring garden checklist can help you to get on track and prepare for …
Get Growing Fast With Handy Spring Garden ChecklistRead More
For homeowners who want the benefits of going cordless for everyday yard work but also want the confidence to take on occasionally challenging, tougher projects, the Greenworks Pro 60-volt family of tools are the ideal choice. Designed with medium/heavy duty-construction and materials, high-efficiency motors plus a universal 60-volt battery system that works across multiple products …
Greenworks Pro 21-Inch 60v Cordless Mower: First to Offer Double Battery CapacityRead More
In the back corner of our yard we have a lot of standing water. I would like to drain that so the kids can utilize this space. How do I go about draining out this space?
Imagine having fresh vegetables all year – it’s cheaper, healthier, and fresher than buying them at the grocery store. While this sounds ideal, most of us who live in a 4-season climate don’t have the option to grow vegetables in our gardens during the chillier months. Building or buying a backyard greenhouse can solve that …
Grow Fresh Veggies Year-Round with a Backyard GreenhouseRead More
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Want to Make Valentine’s Flowers Last? Perk Them Up with Red Bull!Read More
If you’ve ever had mushrooms growing in your lawn, you’ve no doubt wondered how to get rid of them. This is especially true after heavy rains when it seems mushrooms magically appear overnight. Fortunately, most of these fungi won’t harm your yard. However, if you’re hoping to get rid of mushrooms in your yard, the …
Mushrooms in Lawn? How to Manage the Fungus Among UsRead More
Xeriscaping doesn’t mean zero flowers and plants in your landscape. You can conserve water by using more than a bunch of rocks and some cactus. Xeriscaping is a low-water landscape design that is popular in arid and semi-arid climates because it’s a way to garden without irrigation. In other words, it’s a yard that’s is …
The future for gardening looks promising says a new report, with more and more Americans connecting with Mother Nature, one garden shovel at a time. This bold prediction comes from Garden Media Group’s 2019 Garden Trends Report: Rooted Together – Reconnecting with the Natural World and introduces eight garden industry trends that garden centers and …
Are you ready to get down and dirty to spruce up your home? Gardening is one hobby that will give you a huge return on your investment. Flower beds, trees, and shrubs add to your home’s curb appeal and value. Planting a vegetable garden will provide you with fresh produce for a good part of …
How to Prepare Your Soil for a Blooming Spring GardenRead More
Butterflies are lovely things and one of the wonderful aspects of spring and summer. They are not only beautiful but needed as pollinators for gardens. If you want to attract butterflies to your yard you have to understand what they need. The answer is nectar. Nectar is life to butterflies, so by planting the right …
Attract Butterflies to Your Garden with These Five FlowersRead More
It’s been proven that bringing nature inside does wonder for homes or workplaces. People are more relaxed, more productive and healthier. You may already have plants in your home but are looking to add more in some fun and interesting ways or you may be looking to get started. Here are some great ideas we …
7 Fun Ways To Add Plants & Greenery Inside Your HomeRead More
A tree in your landscape can be a thing of beauty. But after it’s gone, the stump left behind is not so beautiful. It’s a tripping hazard, can damage your lawn mower as you try to mow around it, attract insects, and let’s face it — sawn-off trunks just don’t look great! Stump removal is your …
Trees do a lot during winter to prepare for spring. Learn six tips for winter tree care to protect trees and encourage growth in spring.
Have you ever heard an experienced gardener talk about “putting their garden to bed” and wondered what they meant? They’re talking about winterizing their garden for those cold months ahead. Green thumb gardeners know preparing the garden for winter is a key step to make sure it’s ready to ‘spring’ into abundance early next season. Putting …
Putting Your Garden to Bed: How to Prepare Your Garden for WinterRead More
Do you love the colorful trees of fall but dread the aftermath? All of those heaps and bags of leaves can seem never ending. Instead of hauling them to the curb, its easy to compost leaves so they can benefit next year’s garden. Here’s where to begin: Why leaves make great compost Trees pull nutrients from …
How to Compost Leaves to Benefit Next Year’s GardenRead More
There is no better way to add curb appeal and value to your home than adding a concrete lawn border. Concrete borders can be used to define your lawn, flower beds and pathways, adding a clean, finished look to your home’s landscaping. Concrete lawn borders can be poured at virtually any depth or width and …
Rain barrels are a great eco-friendly way to water gardens, flowerbeds, and even wash cars or bikes, especially if you live in a dry area prone to droughts. Building one yourself isn’t difficult or expensive. All you need is an afternoon, a plastic barrel, and some basic tools and supplies. TOOLS & MATERIALS Tape Measure …
If you have a garden, you may already be composting your kitchen vegetable scraps. But did you know you can also grow a beautiful, healthy garden all year long from your kitchen leftovers? In fact, some vegetables are so useful and productive, you can buy them once from the grocery store and never pay for …
Upcycled Garden? How to Grow Fruits & Veggies from Pits & SeedsRead More
Fruit trees are prized for the delicious fruit they offer, and are a beautiful addition to any yard. However, in order to help maximize the yield from your trees, and keep them healthy, it’s important to know how to properly care for and prune them. Follow these tips for pruning fruit trees and help your …
