Gardening, Cooking & DIY Living
Late winter is the perfect time to cut back ornamental grasses. Not only does it let you get a head start on your outdoor chores, it also is a great time to start creating new plants for your landscape !
Using rock salt on sidewalks and driveways might help melt some of that ice and snow this winter, but it can cause a lot more headaches down the road! Winter is here, and that means dealing with slippery conditions around
When it comes to adding a big burst of fall color to flowerbeds, pots & containers, we are falling in love with the intense beauty of flowering kale and cabbage. We are always on the lookout for something new to
If you want a beautiful lawn next year, it all starts with performing a few key lawn chores this fall! Fall is the perfect time to set the stage for a healthy, lush lawn next spring. With cooler temperatures, and
So just how do you restring a weedeater / string trimmer without losing all of your patience? Quite simply, a weedeater (or weed whacker, string trimmer or line trimmer as it is often called), is a must-have tool for keeping
Keeping flowerbeds weed free can seem overwhelming. And, it can certainly feel like a never-ending summertime chore! The constant weeding, mulching, re-mulching, and then weeding again gets old fast. But it doesn’t have to be that way! In fact, with
One of our favorite ways to add big splashes of color all over the farm is with homemade hanging baskets. They are perfect to brighten up patios, porches and sitting areas. And, a great way to add more interest to
Before I go any further about the most amazing autumn flowering plant ever, I want to make it perfectly clear this isn’t an article to knock on mums. Mums, or Chrysanthemums as they are officially named, are indeed wonderful choices for
Nothing can be more relaxing, inviting and enjoyable than an evening spent outdoors, especially one surrounded by beautiful outdoor lighting. It is amazing how much a little illumination can do to create a whole new feel to your backyard. In
When it comes to providing a huge splash of summertime color to flowerbeds and landscapes, spring planted bulbs are the answer! Not only are they big on color, they are easy on long-term care. Spring planted bulbs require very little