Container Gardening: Anytime, Anywhere
Container gardening offers many advantages that people can tend to overlook: containers can be less work because they can be placed closer to a water source;...
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Grass Germination
Germination is dependent on soil temperature and available soil moisture. Most cool season species, like those listed below, will not start the germination...
When to See Birds
Just like humans, birds follow daily patterns for their different activities. Birders who know those patterns will be able to predict when to see birds, and...
Starting Seeds Indoors
Start your garden early by sowing seeds in containers indoors. Any container that drains well can be used, but many gardeners prefer peat pots or pellets...
How to Help Declining Bird Count
Provided courtesy of National Audubon Society, Inc. A State of the Birds Report Summer 2007. Preserve Farmlands: Promote strong conservation provisions in the...
Winter Birding Essentials
When the weather outside is frightful, birding can be delightful. To attract the greatest number of species in the winter, it is important to have a number...
Understanding Plant Nutrition
What elements are needed for your plants to grow at their best? Did you know you can spot possible nutrient deficiencies in your plants?
How to Identify & Treat Frostbite in Dogs
You might think that because your dog is covered in a fur coat from head to foot that it will be protected against frostbite. However, you would be wrong.
Bird in Storms
From thunderstorms and tornadoes to hurricanes and blizzards, how do birds survive treacherous storms that can cause thousands, even millions of dollars of...
Choosing a Bed for Your Dog
Most dogs sleep for 12 hours a day. Choosing the right bed is essential. New dog owners are often shocked by how much their dog sleeps. Most dogs sleep for 12...
Wood Pellet Facts
Did you know that every ton of pellets used vs. oil reduces CO2 emissions by about 1.5 tons? Total emissions offset this year will be nearly 4.5 million tons...
Raking Leaves: Bag vs Mulch-Compost
It's an annual task most homeowners don't relish: leaf clean-up. The trees that provide such beauty during spring, summer and fall eventually drop their...
11 Fall Pet Dangers to Avoid
The crisp chill of autumn is upon us, that means changing leaves, cozy sweaters, and lots of holidays. But along with all that excitement comes some dangers...
Solutions for Common Late Summer & Fall Lawn Problems
The growing season for your lawn is almost over. You might think that all that remains is a quick mow to tidy things up until next spring. You would be quite...
Canning for Gifts
Fresh canned foods can be delicious and thoughtful gifts, but if you know how to can, how can you go about turning your jars into stunning gifts?
Simple Summer Lawns
Keeping your lawn a lush and healthy oasis during the hot summer months is a breeze with regular maintenance and the help of Agway products.Lawn-care...
Container Gardening
It's easy to experiment and change plants with container gardening.
Recognizing and Removing Poison Ivy
Wild vines are at home in the dappled shade of the woods/lawn interface. It is not uncommon for the suburban homeowner to find long chains of serrated leaves...
Protecting Yourself Against Summer Insect Pests
The list of illnesses carried by summer's insect pests is daunting. Although the likelihood of contracting a disease from an insect bite is very small, it...
Stink Bugs
What is a stink bug? What do they eat? How do I get rid of them? Find out all you need to know to keep your garden and home stink bug free this year!
Dandelion Control
No lawn or garden can escape dandelion seeds that blow on the wind from spring to fall.
Basic Composting How-To's
Starting a compost pile is as easy as following a cooking recipe. Just get the right ingredients together, mix well, and let it cook.
Caring for your newly seeded lawn
Sowing grass seed in your yard is no small task. Newly seeded lawns take a lot of time and attention, particularly in the following two months when sprouts...
Raising Chickens – A Quick Guide to Get Started
Before you decide if raising chickens is right for you, there are a few things to think about:
The Low-Down on Lawn Weeds
Weeds in your lawn are usually the result of poor grass growth. They invade lawns that are not thick enough to choke them out, so the first step in keeping...
