Reading Snow Drifts in Your Yard
When we get snow, snow-drifts are the main feature of our winter landscape. Since our prevailing wind comes from the same direction winter and summer, snow-drifts can teach you a lot about the...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Lore
At last it is finally February; a month whose primary virtue is that it is only 28 days long. By the time you’re halfway through it, it is almost over. One thing February has to offer holiday-wise is...
View ArticleUsing Watering Wands
As the weather heats up, so does the need for watering. As a gardening professional, I can’t help looking at yards and plantings in area neighborhoods as I pass through. I find it amusing to see how...
View ArticleBird Feeding – Winter
Our fine feathered friends Winter weather sure makes our lives miserable sometimes. As difficult as it can get for us, it’s hard to imagine what it’s like for the wild animals out there…especially the...
View ArticleBird Feeding
If you’re going to give bird feeding a try for the first time, the first thing you’ll need is a bird feeder. There are a lot of them out there to choose from so how do you make sure you’re…
View ArticleBluebirds
I welcome any sign that spring is near. One of those signs is seeing the first bluebird of the season. Anyone who has ever seen one knows the feeling of surprise and joy that accompanies a bluebird...
View ArticleFlowering Hanging Baskets
Your flowering-hanging basket can bloom and thrive for many months – with a little help from you. Follow these easy guidelines to keep your plants healthy and beautiful throughout the season. IS THE...
View ArticleSunflower Care
Plant in full sun, where they will not shade other plants, or plant shade-lovers around them. Plant the seeds 1 inch deep and about 6 inches apart. When the seedlings come up, thin them to about 18...
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