2017 Garden Trends
Gardening is an ancient art, hobby and passion, but there is always something new to try. From new cultivars to innovative techniques to completely rethought...
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Keeping Wild Birds Healthy
Bird enthusiasts enjoy watching birds eat and bathe in their backyards. Here are some important tips to help maintain healthy wild birds:• Keep feeders free...
Winter Care Tips for Wild Birds
Winter time can present a battle for survival for wild birds. Their endless quest for food begins at dawn and continues until dusk. They spend their days...
Tips to Keep Pets and Christmas Trees Separate
In many homes, a beautifully decorated Christmas tree is the undisputed centerpiece of holiday decorations. Unfortunately, the garlands, tinsel, lights, and...
Natural Thanksgiving Decorations and Centerpieces
Natural accents are ideal to show off autumn's beauty in Thanksgiving decorations and centerpieces. There are many easy options to naturally enhance a mantle,...
Benefits Of Pumpkin In Your Dogs Treats And Foods
With fall right around the corner, it’s only a matter of time before pumpkin becomes a part of our diet. However, did you know there are a number of benefits...
September Garden Tips
The days are growing shorter and the temperatures are growing cooler, but even in September, gardening season isn't over. Well-prepared gardeners have a...
Learning About Different Bird Seeds
There are many different types of birdseed, but which is best for your birds and feeders? Understanding the different options and which birds prefer them can...
Three Helpful Tips for Birdhouse Placement
You’ve either just built a birdhouse or you bought one and now you’d like to know where to put it to attract the birds. Here are three tips on positioning your...
Learning the Difference Between Treats and Poisons for Your Pets
Every pet owner wants to give their pet a special treat now and then, either to celebrate a holiday or birthday, as a reward for a special trick or training or...
Tips for Placing Your Hummingbird Feeder
A hummingbird feeder can bring great joy and amazing hummingbird activity to your backyard, but you need to position the feeder properly so you don't miss an...
How To Fix Dead Patches In The Lawn
A dead patch in the lawn is something that plagues every homeowner at some point and time. Dead patches can be tough to avoid as sometimes it really just comes...
Gardening Trends for 2016
Just like flowers bloom and fade or harvests thrive and shrink, gardening trends also come and go. While tried-and-true favorites will always be in season, it...
Dividing Perennials in the Spring
When dividing your perennials this spring, time and technique are going to be your best friends when trying to achieve the best outcome. Why divide them in the...
Keep Your Flock Happy and Healthy
Whether you have just a few chickens or a large, widely varied flock, a happy, healthy flock will be better socialized and will be more productive layers....
Why Your Dog Needs a Bed
A dog can be reasonably comfortable sleeping nearly anywhere – on the furniture, in a corner, sprawled on your lap, etc. – so why is a dog bed necessary? The...
Indoor Vegetable Garden
You don't need a huge plot of land or the perfect climate to grow vegetables. It can be fun and productive to have an indoor vegetable garden, but indoor...
Leash Training: When Your Dog Pulls or Refuses to Walk
Leash training is essential for both dogs and their owners. Not only is it a part of good dog etiquette, but a leash-trained dog will be safer and more...
Storing Birdseed
Proper storage can keep birdseed fresh and nutritious for longer, ensuring that backyard birds have the very best to eat. Whether you need to store birdseed...
Fun Facts and Helpful Tips About Betta Fish
Bettas are popular for small aquariums, but how much do you really know about these fantastic fish? Learning more about betta fish can help you decide they are...
Healthy Snacking For Your Pets
The problem with keeping pets healthy is that often times they eat as much as we do. Our pets love snacking just as much any human out there. If you took the...
Best Practices When Feeding a Bird Suet
Suet is a rich energy source ideal for many birds, especially during migration when birds need more fuel to complete their journeys or in winter when they...
Prepare Your Trees & Shrubs for Winter
If you’ve invested a lot of time and money into your landscaping this year, the last thing you want is for all of your beautiful plants, shrubs, and trees to...
Crate Training your Dog
Training your dog to go into his crate can be effective for confining him when he can’t be supervised, as well as a place for him to call his own. Here are...
Should You Be Changing Your Pet’s Food Regularly?
Once your pet becomes all grown up and it starts to enjoy the same kind of good quality food, there’s nothing else that needs to be done, right? Depending on...
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