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Tips for Growing Herbs Indoors

Herbs such as mint, thyme, rosemary, sage, and basil make wonderful indoor plants all year round. To properly grow herbs takes a bit of extra care, however, but the effort is well worthwhile to enjoy these fragrant, beautiful, and delicious plants. To grow the best herbs… Choose the Right Pot:...

Keeping Your Pet Entertained Indoors

As days grow shorter and colder, it may be necessary to keep pets indoors for their safety and comfort. A pet that is used to being outdoors, however, may become stressed and bored inside, which can lead to mood changes, destructive behavior, and poor health. Fortunately, there are great ways to...

Winterizing Your Barn

It is essential to protect your barn from winter storms, and doing so will help keep your equipment safe and your livestock healthy through the long winter months. Some simple steps and a bit of forethought will make it easy to prepare, whether your barn is a small hobby structure or a large,...

Winterizing Your Lawn

Many homeowners look forward to the end of summer lawn mowing as autumn approaches, but every lawn needs proper winterizing to withstand the rigors of winter so it can return to its vibrant state in spring. To ready your lawn for freezing weather and blankets of snow… Fertilize: Check your soil's...

Finding Ticks on Your Dog – 5 Places to Look

Ticks can be persistent pests, and because they can transmit diseases to pets and pet owners alike, it is important to know where to look for ticks on your dog and how to remove them effectively. Fortunately, finding ticks isn’t hard if you know what types of environments ticks prefer. About...

Turn Your Backyard into a Bird Haven

Create a haven in your backyard for our feathered friends by offering food, water, shelter and nesting sites. • Food: Placing a wide variety of feeders and food around your backyard will attract the widest variety of wild birds. Research the best feeder types and the types of seed your favorite...

Keep Your Pets Safe While Trick-Or-Treating this Halloween

Halloween can be an un-intentionally scary time for pets. In fact, veterinarians see many pet injuries that can be avoided this time of year. With all of the shrieks and howls coming our way, we thought it would be a good idea to make sure they are happy ones, in keeping with the fun atmosphere...

Winter Perennial Preparation

It is that time of the year again. The time has come for summer to end and for fall to begin. The days are no longer radiating with heat from the sun, but cooling down to that lovable fall temperature. Leaves are beginning to change and as fall begins, it is time to start thinking about preparing...

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...

Dry Vs. Canned Food

Many people will argue that canned food is better for your pet than dry food. The bottom line is that your pet’s nutrition is a priority for you. At the end of the day, there really is no single right or wrong way to feed your pet, that is unless you’re feeding it directly from the table. What...

How Different Bird Feeders Attract Different Birds

Different birds have different feeding styles and preferences. Knowing the specific types of birds you wish to attract will assist in getting the right kinds of feeders to attract the desired types. To attract the greatest variety, it’s best to provide several different feeder types. • Tray or...

Why Is My Dog Not Eating?

There can be many reasons why a dog’s appetite may change, but if your dog is not eating at all, a closer look at the animal’s diet and health may be necessary. By understanding why a dog may stop eating, you can be sure your canine companion is healthy and well-nourished with the proper diet for...

Removing Ticks From Your Pets

Ticks are disgusting little insects that survive by sucking blood from their hosts, often times from your four-legged friend. Here are some tips to get that pestering tick out: You should check your animal pretty regularly to see if it has ticks on it. Ticks especially like to nest in the head and...

Four Steps For Seeding Bare Spots In Your Lawn

Sometimes lawns can have bare spots and unfortunately toupees aren’t intended for that purpose too. Here are the steps you need to take to re-seed those areas to get your lawn looking like new again: 1) Dig in For the grass to take hold, it first needs a place to stick. That means that you will...

Outdoor Activities to Enjoy With Your Pet

Regular exercise is one of the main pre-requisites for health, longevity, and happiness for humans and house pets alike. There are boundless opportunities to enjoy quality time with your furry friend in the great outdoors while maximizing the accompanied health benefits. Partaking in outdoorsy...

Stimulating Your Horse's Thirst

More often than not, horses will go a significant amount of time without drinking water. Many horse people are familiar with the old saying that ‘You can lead a horse to water, but you can not make it drink.’ However after long summer days, heavy work, and long rides, whether your horse likes it or...

Is It Time To Shoe Your Horse?

It might sound crazy to some, but like humans, horses need shoes too. To understand why a horse needs shoes I will answer two important questions. First, why does a horse wear shoes and second, how do you know when your horse needs shoes? The answer to question one may seem simple at first;...

How to Use Flowers to Attract Different Types of Wild Birds

In addition to adding bird feeders and filling up a bird bath, you can also attract wild birds by planting seed bearing flowers to your landscape. • Common Seed-Bearing Flower Types: There are several types of seed- bearing flowers that wild birds tend to be attracted to. Black-eyed susans,...

Is Your Dog Socializing Enough?

Socializing your dog is the process of exposure and habituation to the environment around it. Socialization is important because in addition to genetics, it is the most important factor in determining the temperament of your dog. A dog’s temperament will determine how well behaved the animal is...

Summer Fun with your Dog

Whether you’re packing for a day at the beach or a hiking trip, taking along the right gear will make the outing both safer and more fun for your dog.

Gardening Tips for June

Here are a few helpful suggestions and tips to keep your gardens at their peak performance.

Dandelions

The dandelion is so well known as a widely distributed weed that a detailed description of it is unnecessary....

Gardening Tips for May

May's weather is anything but predictable. Pay attention to weather forecast and warnings. April showers may have brought more than just flowers or nothing at all.

Agway has The Right Mulch for Every Yard

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…

Gardening Tips for April

Spring is finally here! While there is much to do in your yard and garden this month, don't get discouraged! There is plenty of time in the month to get to everything without overdoing it!