I have a confession: I used to spend up to $8 on a small container of sprouts at the grocery store. You know the ones. Tucked in the produce aisle, looking fresh and tasty. I love them on salads, in sandwiches, and by the handful, but the cost was starting to feel a little excessive. …
Landscaping
As winter sets in, your lawn care routine might shift to the back of your mind. While you’re not mowing it every week, your lawn still needs attention to stay healthy for the spring. Many people don’t realize that one of the most damaging things you can do to your grass during the colder months …
Step into any decent buffet, and you’ll find a delicious spread of culinary delights. From savory meats to decadent desserts, the choices seem never-ending. But beware! Hiding beneath the surface are some sneaky dangers that could turn your feast into a fiasco. Did you know that the average buffet-goer eats at least two dinner plates …
When the temperature drops, many of us retreat indoors to the comfort of a warm home. For the various creatures that call your garden home, finding a safe haven from the cold is a matter of survival. Your backyard can become a critical refuge for insects, birds, and small mammals looking for a place to …
Winter often brings a beautiful, quiet blanket of white. It also brings the not-so-beautiful reality of digging out driveways, walkways, and cars. Dealing with snow can feel like a losing battle against nature, especially when another storm is on the horizon. Instead of wrestling with heavy, wet snow and stubborn ice, a few clever strategies …
Some gardeners spend the colder months staring out the window at a flat, grey landscape. The vibrant flowers have retreated underground, leaving behind a yard that feels somewhat empty and lacking in character. Snow can cover a multitude of sins in a landscape, but it also has a habit of revealing exactly where a garden …
We often neglect our health because, let’s face it, spending many hours at the gym is not very appealing. That is why so many new year resolutions related to health are not practiced for long. The good news is that better health can start with small and simple steps rather than making drastic changes. Big …
The temperature is dropping and the days are getting shorter, which means your garden is about to face its toughest challenge of the year. You might be tempted to retreat indoors with a hot drink and ignore the looming frost, but your bushes do not have that luxury. They are stuck outside facing freezing winds …
Container gardening offers a fantastic way to bring life to patios, balconies, and small spaces. It allows for control over soil, water, and sunlight. You can even place a speaker nearby for music. This sounds like an ideal situation for many plants. However, some perennials don’t seem to thrive in a pot as they would …
Planting a tree is a long-term commitment. The right tree can give you shade on a hot day, make your house the prettiest on the block, and become a haven for birds and squirrels. But pick the wrong one, and you could be signing up for years of trouble. We’re talking invasive roots wrecking your …