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Every year in late March through early April we’re treated to the beauty from the cherry blossom trees that grow in our area. We see them in a wide variety of different colors – white, light pink, vivid pink and a pinkish red color. They …
As the world becomes more environmentally aware, many homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes greener inside and out. Landscaping offers an excellent opportunity to promote sustainability, reduce energy consumption, and create a beautiful outdoor space that benefits both nature and the homeowner. …
During the gardening season my tomatoes don’t ripen at the same time. This is especially true during the beginning and at the end of the growing season. So, how do I preserve those fresh homegrown tomatoes until I have enough of them to cook down …
My wife has several hanging flower baskets hanging up outside on our front porch and on the back deck. Along with the flower baskets she has 2 wind chimes and a little bird feeder…all hanging via a plant hook or large cup hook from the …
We have been growing our own grapes, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries for the past 5 years in our backyard. Over the past several years local wildlife has damaged our plants…ruining our gardening experience. As you know, gardening costs time and money. No one wants that …
We have 4 large bird houses sprinkled around our property. Bird houses and nesting boxes need to be cleaned out twice a year…after and right before the breeding season. I like to do it in early October and again in early March. Cleaning them out …
The Burro’s Tail or more commonly called Donkey’s Tail is a succulent plant that is very easy to grow. If you live in a warmer climate you can grow them outside and in the ground. The rest of us though…we grow our’s primarily indoors as …
My wife has at least 30 houseplants all around our home with another 2 dozen or so in our Florida sun room. She enjoys both indoor and outdoor gardening. Friends and family come to her all of the time to get various houseplant starters from …