Recent Blog Posts

  • Gardening Tips for February

    February 1, 2011
    Just because the majority of perennials and trees are dormant this month doesn't mean you need to ignore your garden. Dormancy actually helps with some of the opportunities for projects this month. Much can be done to enhance your garden during the growing season if preparations are made now.
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  • Frost Seeding Your Pasture

    January 7, 2011
    Frost seeding, sometimes referred to as overseeding, is an easy and relatively inexpensive way to establish legumes in existing grass pastures. Frost seeding is simply broadcasting legume or grass seed on existing grass pastures in late winter or very early spring when the ground is still frozen.
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  • Keeping Your Dog Clean in the Wintertime

    January 1, 2011
    Few seasons of the year can be more fun than wintertime for a pet owner. Any dog owner knows how much their pet loves to play in freshly packed snow. But keeping your dog clean during this time of year can be a real challenge.
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  • New Dog Checklist

    December 10, 2010
    It's time to bring your new dog home. Are you ready? The big day is here. You’ve probably made a list - and checked it twice - of all of the things you’ll need when you welcome your dog into his new home.
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  • Cold Weather Preparations Tips

    December 10, 2010
    Plan ahead to protect your home and property from winter storm damage. Click here for the rest of the article: Cold Weather Preparations Tips
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  • Timing Spring Bulb Planting

    November 11, 2010
    While it may seem strange, spring-flowering bulbs need to be planted in fall in order to bloom come show time. The bulbs need a certain amount of time to get established before winter's freezing weather sets in, and they need enough time exposed to cool soil temperatures to be properly chilled.
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  • Winter Bird Feeding

    November 5, 2010
    Place feeders near cover such as dense evergreens to provide birds cover from storms and escape from predators.21 Feed black oil sunflower, or mixes that contain a high proportion of black oil sunflower. Black oil sunflower is an energy rich food that has a high fat and protein content.
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  • House training your dog

    November 5, 2010
    As soon as you bring the puppy home, take him/her outside. The excitement of the car journey coupled with the unfamiliar faces, sights, and sounds will have him/her needing to go anyway.
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  • Bulb Planting Guide

    October 1, 2010
    All spring flowering bulbs can be planted from September - December. In all cases, bulbs should be in the ground before the first frost. Click here for the rest of the article: Bulb Planting Guide
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  • Can cats be trained!

    October 1, 2010
    It is commonly believed that cats cannot be trained. The independent reputation of cats makes some people love them all the more; others prefer dogs for the same reason. The fact is, as independent as cats are, they can in fact be trained to a greater extent than many pet owners realize.
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