Looking for a few tips and pointers on caring for a live Christmas tree before and after Christmas? Some people go for artificial trees that they can quickly assemble and take down without the need for maintenance in between. Others like heading out and cutting down a live tree to display indoors. But unfortunately, once a …
If you plant garlic in the fall – one of the most important things you need to do for it through the winter months is mulch it. But the real key to success with mulch and garlic is just how much do you need to put down – and when should it go on? Even …
Looking to prepare and protect your roses for winter? How you care for your rose bushes in the fall before winter arrives can make a huge difference in not only their health – but also their ability to bloom the following spring and summer! The good news is that preparing your roses for the cold …
Did you know that it’s not only easy to make your own bird feed at home – it can also be far more nutritious for the birds you feed than commercial options? Unfortunately, many times, in order to feed birds healthy, nutritious food, you often have to pay a premium price. And even worse, good …
Looking for a few tips and tricks for how to care for your Christmas cactus this holiday season – and get it to bloom bigger, better and longer than ever? The Christmas cactus is one of the most popular indoor plants of all during the holidays – and for good reason as it happens to …
Looking to bring a little more life and pizazz to your landscape this winter? Winter often arrives with a barren look. Lawns fade from green to brown, flowerbeds lie dormant, and trees stand bare against a gray sky. The bright colors of spring and summer are gone, and even the warm hues of autumn have …
Looking for a few simple tips to get rid of aphids on your houseplants – and keep them safe from aphid attacks in the future for good? Aphids are the most common household insect pest of all – and it’s easy to see why. Due to their small size, aphids can easily come indoors through …
One of the best ways to help birds survive the cold and frigid temperatures of winter is by feeding them – but did you know you can do it with ease – all without having to use traditional bird feeders? Without a doubt, winter can be tough on birds that stick around. Not only do …
Although the snow might be flying and the temperatures plummeting outside this winter – it doesn’t mean you can’t begin to get ready for your best garden season ever right now – with just a few simple but very important indoor winter garden chores! Not only can a little work now set the stage for …
One of the best ways to keep your apple trees healthy, strong and productive is to prune them on a regular basis – and believe it or not – winter time is actually the best time to do it! Pruning is vital not just to the health and well being of your apple trees, but …