What Is Bugging Your Garden?
Many gardeners have a love-hate relationship with the bugs in their garden. There are insects that are undeniably beneficial and great residents, as they...
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The Importance of a Water Source for Birds
Bird baths are a common feature in many yards, but do birds really need them? There are many natural sources of water, but why is water so important to birds,...
Help Your Plants Flourish!
Gardeners, we finally have warmer temperatures, and even (dare I say it) a glimpse of the sun now and then. You have planted the flower beds with annuals and...
How to Help With Your Pet's Shedding
Shedding is a natural, healthy way cats and dogs renew their fur, but loose fur is not always welcome to pet owners – particularly when it seems to get...
Tips to Keep Chicks Entertained
Chicks and chickens need stimulation and entertainment to stay healthy, and a healthy, happy chicken is one that will behave better, lay more eggs, and be a...
Enthusiasm is a good Thing
Enthusiasm is a good trait to have, but in the spring after a long winter it can get gardeners into trouble! That first trip to a full greenhouse or nursery...
Forget March, It’s April!
April is here! Hooray! Longer days start and we see the lovely faces of daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths. It is time to improve the soil, think pansies and...
Safe Feeding Options for Wild Birds
For some feeding wild birds is more than just a hobby, it’s therapeutic. Birds are beautiful creatures with wonderful voices. They cannot only bring color to...
It's Time to Plan This Year's Garden!
GOT SEEDS? I don’t know about you, but when the snow flies, I dream of the gardens I want to create in the spring. The seeds are in, and now is the time to get...
Keeping Wild Birds Healthy
Bird enthusiasts enjoy watching birds eat and bathe in their backyards. Here are some important tips to help maintain healthy wild birds:• Keep feeders free...
2017 Garden Trends
Gardening is an ancient art, hobby and passion, but there is always something new to try. From new cultivars to innovative techniques to completely rethought...
Winter Care Tips for Wild Birds
Winter time can present a battle for survival for wild birds. Their endless quest for food begins at dawn and continues until dusk. They spend their days...
January Garden Ideas
The start of a new year is a great time to start new gardening tasks, and savvy gardeners know there is plenty to keep busy with in January, even if the garden...
Tips to Keep Pets and Christmas Trees Separate
In many homes, a beautifully decorated Christmas tree is the undisputed centerpiece of holiday decorations. Unfortunately, the garlands, tinsel, lights, and...
Natural Thanksgiving Decorations and Centerpieces
Natural accents are ideal to show off autumn's beauty in Thanksgiving decorations and centerpieces. There are many easy options to naturally enhance a mantle,...
Backyard Threats to Wild Birds
All backyard birders want to believe that birds are perfectly safe in their yard, but there are many surprising threats that can be a problem even in the most...
Learning About Different Bird Seeds
There are many different types of birdseed, but which is best for your birds and feeders? Understanding the different options and which birds prefer them can...
September Garden Tips
The days are growing shorter and the temperatures are growing cooler, but even in September, gardening season isn't over. Well-prepared gardeners have a...
Learning the Difference Between Treats and Poisons for Your Pets
Every pet owner wants to give their pet a special treat now and then, either to celebrate a holiday or birthday, as a reward for a special trick or training or...
Three Helpful Tips for Birdhouse Placement
You’ve either just built a birdhouse or you bought one and now you’d like to know where to put it to attract the birds. Here are three tips on positioning your...
Flea & Tick Prevention For Pets
Is your pet starting to scratch a lot? Do they seem bothered or irritated for unknown reasons? Chances are during this time of the year; your pet has...
Tips for Placing Your Hummingbird Feeder
A hummingbird feeder can bring great joy and amazing hummingbird activity to your backyard, but you need to position the feeder properly so you don't miss an...
How To Fix Dead Patches In The Lawn
A dead patch in the lawn is something that plagues every homeowner at some point and time. Dead patches can be tough to avoid as sometimes it really just comes...
Gardening Trends for 2016
Just like flowers bloom and fade or harvests thrive and shrink, gardening trends also come and go. While tried-and-true favorites will always be in season, it...
Dividing Perennials in the Spring
When dividing your perennials this spring, time and technique are going to be your best friends when trying to achieve the best outcome. Why divide them in the...
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