Take it Easy with Low-Maintenance Landscaping
Learn the secrets to low-maintenance landscaping. Find out how to select the right plants for your climate and keep pests and weeds at bay.
Landscaping
Tips and ideas for landscaping your property using organic methods.
How to Avoid Tick Bites (From Someone Who Almost Died of Lyme Disease)
Don’t ever let someone tell you that Lyme Disease is harmless. It definitely isn’t and it almost killed me. Learn how to avoid tick bites.
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How to Create a Bird-Friendly Habitat in Your Backyard
Songbird population is declining because birds are losing the habitats they need to survive. This is a problem every gardener can help solve.
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8 Tips To Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresh Through the Holidays
Water is the single most important factor in keeping your Christmas tree fresh. Here are tips to keep your Christmas tree hydrated so that it stays as fresh as possible through New Year’s Day.
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How To Attract Birds to Birdbaths
The best birdbath is one that’s used frequently and that depends on what it’s made of, its location, and the size of the birds in your yard.
American Beautyberry: Fall’s Favorite Plant for Wildlife
American Beautyberry is a dazzling plant for your fall garden. It attracts birds and other wildlife who feast on its bright purple berries.
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Tips for Fall Planting and Transplanting
Fall is the perfect time to plant or transplant just about anything, especially spring- and summer-flowering perennials.
How To Care For Your Lawn During a Drought
We all love a lush green lawn. But there’s only so much we can do when the dog days of summer arrive with record heat and lately, record drought.
Artificial Grass is Anything But Green
Fake grass may be green in color, but it has a devastating environmental impact and maintenance you might not expect.
You’re Probably Mulching All Wrong. How To Do It Right.
Mulching is one of the most common gardening practices, yet so many landscapers and gardeners do it wrong. When done correctly, it helps to build and protect soil and support plants.
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