Tag: landscaping
Guide to Bark Mulch- Fall gardening rituals are often a welcome change from the busyness of the growing season. We may have leaves to rake and spent plants to cut down, but the pace tends to be a bit
What to Consider When Purchasing a Utility TractorFrom a few acres of suburban sprawl to large properties in rural regions, building, mowing, digging and transporting can be a daunting task. With the
Tips for Planting SunflowersThe easiest way to add some brightness to your garden is to plant that hearty, yellow favorite - the sunflower. With ancestry traceable to dry prairie lands, these sturdy p
Gardening With Charlie - Contain Yourself- I remember when container gardening meant throwing a few geraniums in a clay pot out on the front steps. The pot invariably would be filled with weeds by mid
Pretty Pokeweed Poisonous From Berries to Tap Root- Common pokeweed (Phytolacca Americana) doesn’t look poisonous, but every part of it is. That can be a problem in fall, particularly for youngsters.
Gardening Remedies From Your Kitchen- It\'s summer and time to start enjoying the fruits of your gardening labors by harvesting a bounty of vegetables, fruits and flowers. However, you aren\'t the only
Essential Gardening Tools- You wouldn\'t think of trying to eat your peas with a knife, and it can be just as cumbersome to try to edge a garden bed with a shovel instead of a spade or edger, or to wor
Gardening With Charlie - Pruning a Shrub Rose- Kathy Bond-Borie, Guest Columnist
Many a gardener has stood before a favorite rose shrub with pruners in hand, hesitant to make the first cut. Thorns asi
Dispelling Six Common Lawn Care MythsThe lawn is the backdrop to the home and essential to curb appeal. While keeping a healthy lawn may seem straightforward (mow, water, fertilize, etc.), don\'t be fo
Curb Appeal from the Ground UpWhen it’s time to sell your home, one of the most important things you can do is boost your home’s curb appeal.
In fact, the National Association of Realtors says that cu
