Fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers can be found in gardens, making gardening a fulfilling hobby. But depending on the soil you choose, your garden can be a success or a failure. Although Miracle-Gro soil is a favorite among gardeners, is it the best choice? Here are 10 strong arguments against using Miracle-Gro soil in your … Read more
What better way to start the day than by picking up your steps and the happy hum of some local songbirds? However, there are things you can do to attract the birds you want to your yard if they’re just your docile feathered friends. This requires you to replace the birdseed in your feeder with … Read more
The eastern United States is home to the stunning black and orange oriole. All you need is an old rake to bring these unusual birds to your yard. It turns out that oranges are a favorite food of orioles, and serving them with an old garden rake can be an easy task. The rake head … Read more
If, every spring, you find yourself cringing at the first clover that appears in your yard, you may want to rethink those pessimistic ideas. Just as there are many benefits to using ground cover plants to control weeds and improve aesthetics, clover has special benefits for your yard. We reached out to professionals in landscaping … Read more
A gregarious smaller relative of the chickadee is the tufted titmouse. Male and female nesting titmouses resemble each other almost completely, compared to some other bird pairs that mate. They typically have gray feathers on the head and back, a white throat and belly, and rust-colored feather streaks directly under the wings. Two other striking … Read more
We want it all when it comes to our backyard. We want our neighborhood to be warm and inviting, with lots of beautiful trees that add beauty year-round. If you enjoy bird watching, you should also include plants that will attract these avian creatures. Fortunately, some plants are multi-purpose, such as the American mountain ash … Read more
Understanding Backyard Insect Pests Many insects get a bad reputation because of their tendency to bite, swarm, or just be annoying. However, each of them is important to the the ecosystems of our gardens and yards.. Thomas Dobrinska, a board-certified entomologist with Western Exterminator. states that less than 1% of the 100,000 or so bug species … Read more
Tick bites can be particularly harmful in the fall, although they are active year-round. This is due to the fact that when the temperature cools and the leaves put on their most spectacular display of the year, people are more inclined to go out for a walk in the park or a trip to the … Read more
Despite their best efforts, many gardeners find it difficult to grow strong tomato plants. An important factor in growing delicious tomatoes is getting them the right nutrients and creating the right growing environment. Fortunately, there is a really handy fruit balance that can be helpful. The secret to bananas’ ability to support the growth of … Read more
If you include perennial flowers, your garden will be vibrantly colored and bloom year after year. Each perennial will add a different dimension to your garden. These 32 vibrant varieties will thrive and liven up your outdoor space for years, so give them a try if you’re looking to add some color to your yard. … Read more
