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Make your lawns & gardens the envy of the neighborhood with tips to plant, water and fertilize greenery around your home
Your outdoor living space is crucial when you’re selling a home, and staging it is just as important as staging the living space indoors. Here are five simple tips to get started. Clean It Up The first rule? Cleaning up your outdoor living space. When your prospective buyers arrive to look at your property, the …
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 …
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.
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 …
The heat is beginning to wind down and the summer season is slowly transitioning but that doesn’t mean that gardening is over. …
Keeping your lawn healthy is an important part of owning a home. Not only do green and landscaped lawns raise the overall look …
Summer heat is here, and that might mean less water in your area. Does that mean you need to let your living landscapes suffer? …
Gardening doesn’t have to end just because temperatures are starting to cool off. In fact, fall gardening can be one of …
There are many benefits to having a killer lawn. It has a cooling effect, traps dirt and dust, provides oxygen and filters …
Your garden is probably up and growing by now but instead of seeing a healthy garden is it looking a little sad? In the spring, …
Between bountiful sun and plenty of rain, vegetables gardeners are having one of the best years ever for summer veggies! Even …
As the saying goes, when life gives you lemons – make lemonade. But did you know with a lemon garden, you can make …
Instead of buying organic produce at your local supermarket, why not grow your own? Organic gardening is easier than you may …
Were you not born with a green thumb? Is your home a place where common houseplants go to die? Have you stopped bringing leafy …
One of the best things about being a homeowner is being able to take a vision that you have and run with it. If you’re …
Now that it’s Spring, are you itching for a garden makeover but don’t know where to start? The options can be …
Children learn new things every single day, and often through play, social interaction, and by just getting their hands dirty! …
Not everyone can have a garden where they live but many want to have access to fresh produce and love gardening. If this sounds …
You may or may not believe in aliens, but many true believers can be found among those who have had a close encounter with the …
Fairy gardens are whimsical, enchanting and delightful. They add fun and sparkle wherever you find them. Creating your own …
Fairy gardens are popping up everywhere. You can find them tucked in gardens, peeking out from under trees or poking out of a …
If you are trying to grow flowers in a hot climate like in the southern states, you want to choose varieties that will do well …
Springtime is approaching and it has gardeners itching to know what vegetables to plant now. This is the perfect time to start …
Growing herbal medicines in your garden provides plenty of benefits. Aside from cutting down the cost of buying these products …
With the weather finally getting nicer, are you thinking of of family-friendly outdoor activities for you and your little ones? …
The South is a fantastic place for growing crops such as fruits and vegetables. The summer days are hot, long and the humid …
There really is nothing better than treating yourself to a nice pizza every so often for dinner. Imagine being able to grow all …
Find out how a dog who digs holes may need more exercise or attention from his owner. Learn how to prevent a dog from digging …
