The trick to attracting your favorite birds is to provide the right bird feeder filled with the right feed. Some birds, like cardinals, will need bigger features, while others, like bluebirds, prefer cozier settings. And then there’s the seed to consider, from plain sunflower seeds to special mixes — and some birds don’t eat seed …
Gardening
Carrots, parsnips, radishes, horseradishes, beets, and many more delicious root vegetables can easily be grown in your backyard. Most root crops don’t need a lot of attention. Let’s look at the details of how to grow root crops successfully. What Are Root Crops? Roots: The Complete Guide to the Underground Superfood (Superfoods for Life) Root …
Although even the most common garden plant can bring immense joy, sometimes it’s fun to branch out and try something unusual. A unique show-stopping plant can serve as a stunning specimen, wowing visitors and passersby. And while some of the unusual plants on this list provide a fun challenge, others are deceptively easy to grow. …
If you heat your home with firewood or use a fireplace, you need to learn how to build a firewood shed to keep your wood dry. Where Should You Build Your Firewood Shed? While you might want to have a storage shed by your garden to keep your gardening tools organized an handy, the firewood …
As you learn how to grow chives, you will realize they are simple and beneficial to have around. Whether you already have an existing herb garden and you want to add to it, or if you’re just starting fresh by planting chives, you’re going to love this easy-to-grow herb. Chives are a hardy perennial, so they’re a …
If you never grew vegetables before, starting a veggie garden might be a daunting task. But don’t worry: today we’ll look at how to start a vegetable garden for beginners, and by the end you finish reading this, you’ll know what you should grow in your first vegetable garden. This may seem like an obvious …
Most northern gardeners strive to squeeze garden production into the summer’s short growing season, but few bother to plant crops they can harvest during the snowy months. Imagine adding fresh, homegrown vegetables to the menu at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter. By planting crops that withstand frigid temperatures, and by utilizing practices that will make your …
How to grow Brussels sprouts, the sweet, nutty, mini cabbage like plant that Christmas just cannot do without. But don’t just save your sprouts for your Christmas dinner as there is so much to this garden vegetable, and the over boiled, sour tasting, green, soggy balls that so many of us were used to does …
Oregano (Origanum spp.) is one of my must-grow herbs due to its versatility in the kitchen and low maintenance in the garden. But I might not be utilizing its full potential! Oregano serves an excellent companion for many plants, offering such benefits as deterring common garden pests, attracting pollinators and other beneficial insects, and providing …
Tennessee is home to a wealth of beautiful native trees, shrubs, vines, and other plants. Unfortunately, though, these native species are threatened by the encroachment of aggressive, fast-growing weeds. These invasive plants in Tennessee cause havoc not only on native ecosystems but also on the economy, by impacting everything from agriculture to outdoor recreation. As …