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 …
One of the best times to recharge and rejuvenate the soil in your raised beds is over the winter months – and is it ever easy (and free) to do with just a few simple scraps coming from your kitchen! All too often, gardeners growing in raised beds fail to re-supply the soil in their …
One of the best ways to feed birds and help them survive the harsh winter months is to feed them bird suet – especially when you can make it yourself at home and save money in the process! During the colder months, birds often struggle to find enough to eat as their natural food sources …
Wondering what to do with your poinsettia plant after the holidays are over – and whether or not you can save it to bloom big once again next year? One thing is for sure, what you do with your poinsettia after Christmas can make a big difference from the plant becoming a shriveled-up mess that …
Looking for a safe, simple and easy way to save all of those egg shells coming from your kitchen this winter so you can use them in your garden next spring? Eggshells are one of the most overlooked resources for gardeners. While many see them as simply kitchen waste, the shells are actually packed with …
If you are looking to grow an easy care plant indoors that is almost impossible to harm, then you need to try your hand at growing pothos – it really is the perfect houseplant for beginners – or anyone for that matter! Pothos, also commonly known as Devil’s Ivy, is a fantastic way to enhance …
Wondering how you can keep the ice and snow off your sidewalks and driveway this winter – without damaging the surface – or the plants and grass that grow near them? Although many turn to using rock salt and other salt-laden snow melting products to remove snow and ice buildup on their outdoor walkways and …