What You Need to Start Seeds Indoors
Starting seeds indoors is a great way to ensure earlier blooms and an earlier harvest from your garden, and allows you to choose longer-growing cultivars to...
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Winter Cat Care
Shorter days and colder temperatures can have the same depressing effects on pets as they do on pet owners. Fortunately, there are easy ways cat owners can...
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...
Caring for Your Fresh Cut Christmas Tree
The key to having a safe Christmas tree is to choose one that is fresh and has been properly stored, then keep it that way. Fresh Christmas trees that are...
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...
Forcing Spring-Blooming Bulbs in Winter
Most spring-blooming bulbs can be forced into bloom. The most common choices are hyacinths, tulips, narcissus, grape hyacinths and crocuses
Gardening Tips for November
You've raked up the leaves but the snow hasn't fallen yet. There are still things in the lawn and garden that need to be done!
Preparing Perennials for Winter
Perennials can be an easy addition to your flowerbeds that you can enjoy year after year, but without the proper preparation for winter even the hardiest...
Furminator Deshedding Tools for Dogs
Learn how to use the furminator to get significantly less pet hair.
Fall Overseeding
The best time of year to reseed your existing lawn is in the fall. In most areas of the United States, the ideal is to sow the grass seed in late August or...
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...
Pest Control Around the Home
You love your home and you have to continue trying to make it, "just right," for you, your family, and your pets. Unfortunately your home is also attractive...
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...
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...
What to feed birds
Different birds have different dietary needs and feeding preferences, and not only do some birds require different feeders or foods than others, but one bird...
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...
How to tell if your Dog has Fleas
Left untreated, chronic infestations not only make your dog miserable but can lead to infection and more serious flea-related diseases. Being aware of the...
Grass Germination
Germination is dependent on soil temperature and available soil moisture. Most cool season species, like those listed below, will not start the germination...
Mulch Chart
Mulch adds the finishing touch to your home's landscaping but it's not just a pretty frame, mulch offers many other benefits as well...
Planning Your Garden
To create a garden with beauty and balance, begin with planning, not digging. A way to start a plan is by drawing a sketch of all garden areas.
Dog Training Basics
Whether you send your dog to school or train him at home, consistency is the key to good behavior. You and your dog may seek training for a variety of...
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...
Protect Your Property from Mouse Damage
When the weather starts getting colder, that’s when house mice start looking for their new winter residence. These unwanted house guests can enter your home...
How to deal with your small pet's chewing
Rabbits and other small pets love to chew. In fact, they need to chew. Chewing is a natural instinct and helps keep their teeth healthy. Unfortunately, your...
Decorating with Pointsettias
There are many ways to decorate with these beautiful plants, and with a bit of creativity, poinsettias can be part of all your holiday adornments.
