Gardening Tips

Photo by Mila YoungSpring is coming in just a couple of weeks, and thoughts begin to turn to warmer weather. Unfortunately, warmer weather also means excessive...

Berries are amazing, but unfortunately, they tend to be expensive in stores. Luckily, it’s not too hard to grow berries in your backyard, and with some simple tips, you can learn how to grow berries...

Your personal garden is a monument that you manifest from your own two hands. How you decide to nurture and cultivate it is all up to you. Many people want things to produce as...

Gardening is without a doubt one of the best activities you can participate in. That's because it's not only good for the body, but the mind as well. However, many people are skeptical about getting...

April 10th is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Day, in honor of the anniversary of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals--which was founded by...

Who said children can’t enjoy gardening too? There are a lot of ways parents can spice up this mundane activity so that the whole family will be biting at the chance to get their...

Your lawn is one of the first things people notice about your home. And an important component of a beautiful home is a lush, green lawn. Mowing...

Photo by Jonathan-PielmayerWhenever we eat citrus fruits, we are so accustomed to just throwing out the peels afterwards. However, did you know that instead of tossing...

Photo by Annie SprattHaving fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs available throughout the year is very convenient. It results in less gas needed to run to the...

If you are looking for Earth Day tips for 2019, you're in the right place. While you're here, test your Earth IQ with our Earth Day quiz. We've also created an Amazon Alexa app...

Everyone loves the springtime with the nice weather and the beautiful bursts of color as the new growth starts to take shape. Every weekend finds gardeners sprinting to the nearest nursery to pick out...

You took the time to pick out the perfect tree for you and your family to enjoy over the holiday season, so why would you drag it to the curb to be discarded like...

There’s nothing worse than a sad, melting, lopsided snowman on the front lawn, despite hours of hard work from you and your kids. All outdoor decorations, including your prized snowman, should keep up appearances....

Winter seems to be something that is scary for some gardeners. Although the snow can cause havoc on some plants, it could be a saving grace for others. In the south, winters were a...

AAAAHHHH! The sweet smell of fresh cut grass sends me into a state of peaceful bliss. I think of picnics, touch football, and tag, all things that I use to do in the grass...

 It's officially November. Does that mean it's too late to plant bulbs in your garden?The answer to this question is, “It depends.” Growing Depends on the Temperature What it depends on are the average nighttime temperatures...

 Before the first freeze Sometimes it’s hard to imagine months ahead what we want our spring garden and yard to look like. Yet, now is the time to start thinking about planting new bulbs for...

It’s the time of the year when you are getting all the harvesting done from your garden. You have worked all summer to bring in those beautiful garden foods. There has been a spring...

Hey, it sure is comfortable out working in the garden in late summer. There's some harvesting to be done while the weather gets a little cooler. But there are also things to put off...