Best Ways to Get Rid of and Prevent Fleas and Ticks
Fleas and ticks are no one's favorite guests, but dealing with these pests is an inevitable part of pet ownership. Fortunately, there are easy ways to get rid...
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Benefits of Houseplants
Houseplants are more than just living decorations, they provide many surprising benefits in every room where they grow. By understanding the positive effects...
Caring for Flowering Houseplants
Flowering houseplants can bring a delightful burst of color to any room, but what if your houseplants don’t bloom well? Caring for flowering houseplants...
Lawn Projects for Spring
Spring can be a stressful season for any lawn, but there are simple projects you can do to prepare and protect your turf to withstand the rigors of spring....
Caring For Your Lawn in the Spring
Neglecting your lawn at this time of year will result in damage that lasts through all four seasons. Therefore, it is important to know what you must do to...
Knowing When You Can Plant in the Spring
Quite often, your soil can be either too hard or wet in the spring to even consider trying to plant. Eventually you’ll be able to plant something, but when?...
Spring Bird Feeding Tips
Spring is an amazing birding season and great for feeding birds. In spring, not only are year-round resident birds eager to visit feeders as winter food...
Starting Seedings Indoors to Kick Start Your Garden
Starting seedlings indoors has many benefits for gardeners and can increase the productivity and variety of your garden. It's not difficult, but does take some...
Raising Baby Chicks Can Be Easy, Even For The Inexperienced
Many people are opting to raise their own chicks these days. It’s a rewarding experience that can leave you with the freshest eggs on the block. If you’re new...
Winter Walking Tips With Your Dog
Walks are great exercise and mental stimulation for your dog, and even on the coldest days, a walk can be a welcome activity. By knowing how to safely walk...
Winter Birds to Watch for and How to Attract Them
You may not be able to go out birding as often as you'd like in freezing temperatures and stormy days, but when these winter birds regularly visit your...
Using Leaves for Mulch
Do you look at piles of leaves in your yard with dread because of all the raking you must do? Instead, why not consider the bounty Mother Nature has provided...
What to Do With Rotten Pumpkins
Pumpkins are popular fall decorations, but eventually they will soften and rot. They don't need to be destined for the trash, however – there are great ways to...
Indoor Games with Pets
Playing with your pets is a great way to reinforce training, strengthen your bond, incorporate exercise into your daily routine, and enrich your pet’s life....
All Weather Plant Types – Plants That Will Survive Cold Weather
It can be frustrating to gently nurture a plant with rich soil, proper drainage, nutritious fertilizer and thoughtful pruning only to have all that effort...
Caring For Your Yard in the Fall
The picturesque verdant lawn with accompanying garden, rife with eclectic herbs, flowers and vegetables…this is the image most elicited upon hearing the word...
Ways Gardening Improves Your Well-Being
Gardening is far more than just a simple hobby – it is an amazing tool for improving your physical and mental well-being. Regardless of the sources of stress...
How to Start a Butterfly Garden
Butterflies are beautiful, helpful visitors to the garden as they pollinate a wide variety of blooms to increase flowering and productivity. A great way to...
Avoid Grub Invasion
Your lawn can be a great source of personal pride and a tremendous asset to your home’s curb appeal, but invading grubs can quickly damage even the most well...
Common Lawn Problems and How to Fix Them
Your lawn is a key part of your home’s appearance and curb appeal, and a lush, healthy lawn shows pride of ownership and dedicated care of your property. Even...
Controlling Fleas and Ticks on Your Pet
Fleas and ticks are uncomfortable for pets and humans alike, and because these parasites can spread diseases and cause anemia, it is imperative that pet owners...
Keep Your Flock Happy and Healthy
Whether you have just a few chickens or a large, widely varied flock, a happy, healthy flock will be better socialized and will be more productive layers....
Modern Day Homesteading
The word “homesteading” is commonly associated with the opening of the American west, notably, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the granting of...
Covid-19 Store Updates
We wanted to reach out to our wonderful customers regarding COVID-19. As with many, we’re concerned about the coronavirus and are monitoring it closely....
Adding New Chicks to Your Flock
Whether you need to replace aging hens, want to increase the diversity of your poultry or just need a few more chickens to meet your needs or increase your...
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