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Prepping for Spring: Early Garden Planning and Seed Starting Tips

When the days are short and cold, it’s the perfect time to start dreaming of green again. January and February are ideal for planning your spring garden — setting yourself up for a season of growth and success. 1. Review Last Year’s Garden Think about what worked and what didn’t. Were there crops...

Protecting Your Indoor Oasis: Identifying and Combatting Common Pests on Houseplants

Indoor houseplants not only add a touch of nature to your living space but also contribute to a healthier indoor environment. However, like any other living organisms, plants are susceptible to pests. Recognizing and addressing these pests promptly is crucial to maintaining the health and vitality...

Tips for First-Time Buyers of Real Christmas Trees

Buying a real Christmas tree can be a wonderful holiday tradition, but it can also be a challenge to make that first purchase if you've never had a real tree before. These tips can help you be sure your first real Christmas tree is a beautiful and memorable start to this seasonal tradition. Can You...

Shop Local This Holiday Season

Whether you need to purchase gifts, greeting cards, dinner fixin's, baked goods, twinkle lights, decorations or even just some extra chairs, a new welcome mat, spare bedding or one more air mattress, the holiday season can seem like it's all about shopping. It is easy to get overwhelmed with sales...

What to Do With Rotten Pumpkins

Pumpkins are popular fall decorations, but eventually they will soften and rot. They don't need to be destined for the trash, however – there are great ways to recycle rotten pumpkins and be sure they are useful even if they aren't the prettiest decorations anymore. 6 Simple Ways to Recycle Rotten...

Winterizing Your Garden: Protecting Soil, Plants, and Tools

As the crisp air of winter approaches, gardeners everywhere know that it’s time to start preparing for the colder months ahead. Winterizing your garden not only protects the hard work you've put in throughout the growing season but also sets the stage for a healthy, productive garden come spring....

Fall Garden Prep: Tips for a Thriving Autumn Garden

As the days begin to cool and the leaves start to change, it's the perfect time to focus on your fall garden. Whether you're an avid gardener or just getting started, preparing your garden for autumn is essential for enjoying a bountiful harvest and beautiful blooms. 1. Plant Cool-Weather CropsFall...

Transitioning Your Garden From Fall to Winter: Soil and Plant Care Tips

As the vibrant colors of fall give way to colder days, gardeners know it’s time to shift gears. While summer and fall harvests may be winding down, the work you do in your garden now can set the stage for a healthier, more productive season next spring. Preparing your soil and caring for your...

Natural Ways to Deter Deer

Deer may be elegant, attractive wildlife, but they can be some of the worst backyard and garden pests as they damage trees, eat gardens and flowerbeds, trample foliage and leave feces throughout the yard. While fences can be effective at keeping deer away, harsh barriers can also be eyesores....

What to Plant in Your Fall Garden: Cool-Season Vegetables and Herbs

As the heat of summer begins to wane, fall offers a second chance for gardeners to enjoy a productive growing season. Cooler temperatures and more consistent rainfall can make fall gardening not only enjoyable but also rewarding. Whether you're extending your harvest or just getting started, here's...

What Is Bugging Your Garden?

Many gardeners have a love-hate relationship with the bugs in their garden. There are insects that are undeniably beneficial and great residents, as they enhance pollination, improve soil quality and defend plants against more aggressive, harmful bugs and other wildlife. Other insects, however, can...

August Garden Tips

August is a tough time for gardeners. However, as many know when the going gets tough, the tough get going. This is the time of the year after a hot summer where many anticipate production and harvesting to come to an end. For the experienced gardener, it’s a time to get even more out of your...

July Garden Tips

It may seem like midsummer is a slow gardening season, but there are plenty of tasks gardeners can attend to in July to ensure a productive, healthy harvest and beautiful flowerbeds even during the hottest summer days. July is the perfect time to… Be Water-Wise Spring rains have ended and summer...

Summer Color: Top Annuals to Brighten Your Garden in July

July is prime time for bold bursts of color—and your local garden center is bursting with the season’s best annuals. Whether you’re filling containers, edging beds, or creating a vibrant focal point, stop by to explore these eye-catching options: Petunias & Calibrachoa Trailing or mounded,...

July Pest Patrol: Safe & Effective Solutions for Summer Invaders

Warm weather brings out caterpillars, aphids, and snails that can nibble on your tomatoes, roses, and perennials. Keep your plants thriving with the right pest-control products—available now at your local garden supply: Organic Insecticidal Soaps & Horticultural Oils Gentle on beneficial...

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 down to the weather and other underlying issues that you cannot control such as water restrictions and root infections. For some...

June Garden Tips

June is a great season for gardeners, and though much of the early season planting is already finished by June 1, there is much more care a garden needs throughout the month to have the best results for top produce, pungent herbs, and the most beautiful blooms. In the garden, June is the time...

Hummingbird Migration Schedule

Hummingbirds are some of the most desirable and sought-after backyard birds, and many birders eagerly watch the hummingbird migration schedule to be prepared for these flying jewels. Understanding when hummingbirds migrate can help every birder be ready to welcome and nourish even the smallest...

May in the Garden: What to Plant, Prep & Enjoy This Month

May is one of the most exciting months for gardeners. Warmer weather, longer days, and frost-free nights make it the perfect time to plant, refresh your landscaping, and spend more time enjoying your outdoor space. Whether you’re just getting started or adding the finishing touches, here’s what to...

Tips On How to Grow Your Favorite Vegetables

The sun is shining is and the weather is only getting warmer. As summer begins to heat up it’s time to start thinking healthy by eating green and growing your favorite vegetables. Let’s put the phrase ‘farm to table’ to good use by creating a vegetable garden in your own backyard. Now I know my...

Preparing Your Garden & Pasture for Spring: Fertilizers, Seeds, & Soil Health

Spring is the perfect time to prepare your garden and pasture for a season of strong growth and abundant harvests. Proper soil care, the right fertilizer, and selecting quality seeds can make all the difference in your pasture’s yield and your garden’s success. Whether you're growing crops, raising...

March Gardening Tips

With the official first day of spring at hand, March is an exciting month in the garden. While it is important not to rush into gardening too early and put tender seeds or seedlings at risk, it is also important not to miss these first days of warming temperatures, fertile soil and abundant rains....

Why do We Rake Leaves?

Summer is coming to a close and it is almost that time of the year again. Raking leaves is very important primarily for the look and healthiness of your lawn. Raking leaves serves multiple purposes. Raking leaves goes farther than exercising on a beautiful autumn day or creating piles for your kids...

Starting Seedings Indoors to Kick Start Your Garden

Starting seedlings indoors has many benefits for gardeners and can increase the productivity and variety of your garden. It's not difficult, but does take some special considerations to be sure the seedlings can thrive both indoors and when they are transplanted. Why Start Seeds Indoors? Starting...

Planning Your Garden Layout: Maximizing Space and Yield

A well-planned garden layout is the foundation of a productive and efficient growing season. Whether you're working with a small backyard plot, raised beds, or a sprawling garden, strategic planning can help you make the most of your available space while maximizing your yield. With spring on the...