The answer to that question is yes, it is a good time to rethink the use of peat in your garden. Peat and gardening are ubiquitous. Next time you're in the garden center look at the ingredients in potting soils and seed starters. Peat moss...
Every feel a lost or behind on what you should be doing with your lawn and garden? We understand and we’ve seen many people rush to get bulbs planted, insecticides purchase, seeds planted and more last minute. Each month, we’ll teach you when to do...
As Labor Day comes and goes, we all begin to settle in with the realization that seasons are beginning to change. As the weather begins to shift, we may start to lose some of the great summer color that our flowers have given us throughout...
The summer is in full swing and that means long hot days with little rain in the forecast. This can be a crucial time to make sure your plants can do more than survive in this weather, but thrive. 1. Know What Conditions Your Plant Likes: This...
Improving your home's landscaping shouldn’t feel intimidating. It should instead be a fun relaxing project! Easier said than done, I know, but I have some steps to help make that possible. One thing my mother always said when she would plant at our house is...
You are not alone! One of the many joys of living in the Midwest is the beauty and the wide variety of birds we can see from our own backyard. As I sit here and write this blog, the birds surround me with their colors and...
In these cold winter months, a lot of us like to help out our backyard birds by putting out bird feed and suet. The intention is to help them stay fed as their resources in the wild become limited. While well-intended, one thing that we...
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