Did you know that plain old cinnamon can help keep mice out of your home, shed, garage and even stored cars and campers? Not only does it work as a natural repellent, but it also lets you avoid using harsh traps or toxic chemicals, keeping you, your family and pets safer in the process! Believe …
Did you know you can save and replant mum seeds? It’s true! One of the best ways to save big on your fall planting and decorating budget is to save the seeds from your mums this fall. Not only is it possible, but it’s also easier than you might ever think to plant and grow …
If you want to make next year the year you finally have that gorgeous lawn you’ve always dreamed of – then this fall is the time to take care of three essential lawn chores to set the stage for big success! Even though many gardeners spend all kinds of time on their lawn in early …
One of the best ways to protect and recharge the soil in your garden this fall is with a cover crop – especially when you plant your garden with annual rye! Annual rye, or cereal rye as it is also known, is a grain crop that can be sown in the fall directly over bare …
Looking for a way to finally eliminate the poison ivy invading your yard and landscape this fall? Believe it or not, fall is the perfect season to tackle this issue—and you can do it without resorting to harsh chemicals! Poison ivy can be a nightmare for gardeners, outdoor lovers, or anyone who comes into contact …
If you’re looking for a way to ripen those lingering green tomatoes from your late-season plants without keeping the plants in the ground – believe it or not, there is an easy and fast solution! As summer winds down, tomato plants tend to lose their vitality. The once lush, productive plants that were brimming with …
One of the biggest mistakes many gardeners make in the fall is fertilizing their perennials – when, as it turns out – it’s actually the one time you should always avoid doing so at all costs! As autumn settles in, many gardeners find themselves tackling a long list of chores in their garden and flowerbeds. …
Did you know that one of the best ways you can help your peony bushes bloom bigger than ever next spring is to properly prepare them for winter in late fall? All too often, peony bushes take a back seat once they complete their blooming in spring or early summer. Without their showy large and …
Looking for how to prepare your potted strawberry plants this fall for winter – and keep them alive and healthy for next year? Not only is it possible to save strawberry plants growing in pots over long & frigid winters, it’s easier than you might think! Not everyone has the space or yard to dedicate …
Looking for a way to stop stink bugs from coming inside your house this fall? Ever since being accidentally introduced into the U.S. a few decades back, the stink bug population has spiraled out of control. And it only continues to worsen with each passing year! The pest is now thought to be in 44 …