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...
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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...
Birding Organizations to Join
Birders who truly love birds and want to help preserve their favorite species should consider joining one or more organizations that promotes conservation,...
Tap Maple Trees at Home
Learn the steps to tapping your trees, including: Identify your Maple Trees; Gather Equipment; Spiles with hooks; When to Tap Maple Trees and more.
Alternate Heating Sources
More people are looking for alternative forms of home heating including stoves that burn wood, corn or pellets. What are the alternatives and which fits your...
Starting amaryllis from bulbs in containers
Season after season, bright and bold colors, big blooms and lush leaves emerge from amaryllis bulbs. Good quality amaryllis bulbs may produce single or...
How to Protect Your Landscape From the Hungry Deer & Rabbit this Winter
Although difficult for the soft-hearted, turning a cold shoulder to visiting deer is the right thing to do…
Caring for Your Fresh Cut Christmas Tree
The key to having a safe Christmas tree is to choose one that is fresh and has been properly stored, then keep it that way. Fresh Christmas trees that are...
Getting Gardens Ready for Winter
With the first blasts of arctic air from Canada comes the cold, hard truth that winter is right around the corner. While gardeners in warmer climes (USDA...
How to Prepare Your Bird for Winter
Most birds that are kept as pets are native to a rainforest climate. These pet owners must take steps to prepare their bird for the change in temperature and...
Best Foods for Migrating Birds
It's an old wives' tale that feeding birds during migration will keep them from completing their journeys – in fact, offering nutritious foods gives birds an...
Gardening Tips for October
If you didn't get to it in September, there's still time to take care of the lawn and garden before winter sets in.
Fertilizing your Lawn in the Fall
It's not unusual to fertilize your lawn in the spring, but don't let the cooler temperatures of autumn fool you. Fall actually is the best time to fertilize...
Step-by-Step FreshPreserving™ of High-Acid Foods
Because they are relatively easy to preserve, foods containing high amounts of acid are a popular choice for fresh preservers. These foods provide you with...
Step-by-Step FreshPreserving™ of Low-Acid Foods
Vegetables, meats, poultry and seafood are such a natural part of family meal planning that preserving these low-acid foods ensures an economical and well...
Caring for Your Dog’s Coat
Coat care basics include brushing, bathing, regular inspections and a healthy diet.
Attracting Bluebirds
Bluebirds can be found throughout most of the country and are easy to attract with the right nest box placed in an open habitat. There are three species of...
Maintaining Your Yard
Never remove more than one third of the grass blade in a single cutting. If too much of the blade is cut at once the grass plant's ability to perform...
Fleas and Your Cat
If you own a cat, you may experience a flea problem at some point. But what you don't know about fleas could harm you and your pet. Get the facts and keep...
Poison Ivy
Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) often grows as a ground cover until it finds a tree. It then becomes a long-lived deciduous vine. Resin in poison ivy...
