If you’re sick and tired of losing your shrubs to deer, you’re going to love these 5 Bambi-proof plants. Let’s make something clear: planting deer resistant shrubs will not make your garden 100% deer proof. If deer are hungry enough, they will eat just about anything. What it does is dramatically lower the odds that …
Landscaping
Early spring lawn care is an important step in maintaining a healthy lawn year-round. After the winter months have passed and the lawn returns to life, it’s time to rake, get rid of weeds and test the soil to ensure it has a healthy pH level. For the most part, spring lawn care is the …
If you want to go green with your gardening, you need to take a look at Greenworks lawn mowers. The Greenworks Tools Company makes eco-friendly mowers and other gardening tools. Every product they manufacture is powered by electricity, not gas. Keeping gardening green and clean is important for a lot of people (maybe you?), and …
Love watching birds in your backyard? If you wonder how to attract them, here’s a guide that contains everything you need to know about different types of hanging bird feeders and how to pick one that integrates perfectly with your landscape. Why do you need a decent bird feeder, you might wonder? Think of …
Herbs are delicious and chock-full of power. They flavor our meals, garnish our dishes, and service our bodies with essential nutrients and antioxidants (to get rid of those nasty impurities). For such seemingly small plants, they embolden and spice up a large part of our lives! Here are 10 herb garden ideas to inspire you. …
A pop-up gazebo can come in handy many times. Graduations, weddings, and outdoor BBQ parties are good reasons to have a portable gazebo for the backyard to celebrate, regardless of the weather. Of course, so is going camping or to the beach. Pop-up gazebos are made of lightweight materials and offer shelter from the elements …
If you had a bumper crop of tomatoes and need to find more ways to preserve them, you’ll love learning how to make tomato powder. Tomatoes are delicious! And if you’ve been blessed with extras this year, making tomato powder will not only save you some space but will give you new ways to enjoy …
Salt has been an important preservative for centuries. Sea salt mixed with fresh herbs preserves their flavor in a mixture that can add zest to meals throughout the year. If your garden is overflowing with herbs like mine is, you might want to try some homemade flavored salt recipes. YUM! How To Make Herb Flavored …
Are you looking for a new shed, but not sure which one to get? With so many brand names to choose from, it could be confusing. How do you know which one to choose? While there are several top brand name manufacturers out there, Rubbermaid storage sheds are a favorite of gardeners. Rubbermaid Storage Sheds …
Canning food is an art form that many people use nowadays to save and preserve all the fresh garden fruits and vegetables that they have growing in abundance during the spring, summer and fall months. To be successful in your canning efforts, it’s imperative to make certain that you are using the best Ball canning …