August 3, 2011 – 12:00 am
Creating and maintaining a garden in your yard can be a very enjoyable and rewarding experience. Having the right tools can make your gardening task much easier and give you more time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. To get you started on your garden, here are five essential tools that every gardener needs: [...]
You may have begun to plan gorgeous flowers in your garden, but is something missing? Perhaps it is gorgeous borders or beneficial edging! Adding edging or borders will give your garden a more “finished” look. Besides having a nice look edging will help keep the flower soil separate from the rest of your lawn. This [...]
March 27, 2011 – 10:06 pm
In order to ensure that perennials grow healthy and tall, you will need to provide them with some support! Without support, plants can begin to lean until they eventually collapse. Also, your garden will look much healthier if all of your plants stay in their allotted area. Probably the best benefit of providing support to [...]
February 3, 2011 – 11:14 pm
If you are anything like me, you are anxiously awaiting the arrival of spring so you can start gardening! But just because it’s winter does not mean you have to be idle in your gardening activity. Luckily, there are some winter gardening activities that will fuel your excitement for the gardening season! First, you could [...]
October 19, 2010 – 2:04 pm
Generally, the best time to prune plants and trees is during the plant’s dormant period. This starts in October in most parts of the country. Most plant pruning will take place in late winter; however, pruning should be done year round as needed. October is the best time to prune lots of deciduous garden trees. [...]
September 23, 2010 – 5:34 pm
When it comes to convenience, it’s tough to top the Leatherman Squirt S4. This tool is being retired – so buy now for the perfect Christmas gift. Spring-action scissors are great for cutting even fine materials. Other features on this great pocket tool include: tweezers, knife, screwdrivers, and more, are all available without opening the [...]
Before you put down your mulch this spring, make sure to properly line your flower beds, gardens, and more with landscaping fabric and edging for a more finished look. By using landscaping paper in your garden, not only does it help prevent the weeds from growing, but it also helps to keep your mulch in [...]
March 11, 2010 – 11:42 am
Now that the snow is finally melting away, it is a great time to start cleaning up your yard and garden for spring. After the snow has melted, your can begin to start picking up dead leaves, branches and more off of the ground and clean out your flower beds. It is a good idea to [...]
February 25, 2010 – 2:17 pm
Take full advantage of the growing season, but starting your garden as soon as the snow melts in colder climates and right now, if you live in a warmer, southern climate. If you love to garden or are new to gardening, now is a great time to get your gardening tools ready for your upcoming [...]
December 11, 2009 – 2:10 pm
Now that winter is almost here, it is a good time to stock up supplies for a snowy, winter day and to help keep your property safe for you and others to walk on. To help keep your sidewalks clear of snow and ice and safe, use a shovel to remove snow and follow up [...]
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