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So my neighbor knocked on my door last Tuesday holding her phone like it was a live grenade, screaming that something with pincers had crawled out of her mailbox. I’m not an entomologist. I don’t … Read more

Dividing perennials helps keep plants healthy, happy and growing well. And if that wasn’t a good enough reason to divide perennials regularly, doing so also provides you with more plants for free. That’s right – … Read more

Planning to use an electric leaf blower but don’t know what works best for your needs? Learn how many watts you should use and other best practices here.  Leaf blowers have become essential tools for … Read more

Your roof can wear out beyond repair. It’s necessary to replace it for the best performance. Here are ten surefire signs that it’s time to get a new roof. The roof is one of the … Read more

Plating and growing fruit trees in your own backyard have several benefits other than getting free food. Here’s what you need to know.  The best time to plant a tree is today. Once the seeds … Read more

I love composting all the kitchen scraps I can, but when I fill up my compost bin or run low on some vegetables in the garden, using kitchen scraps to grow plants is a great activity. I … Read more

Lavender is one of my top aromatic plants to use in my gardens, so there is an abundance of it around every year. After years of procrastinating, I’ve finally set out to make my lavender … Read more

Successful gardening comes from a combination of learning about plants and how they grow and applying the techniques that help them flourish. One of the basic aspects any gardener needs to understand is soil types; … Read more

Every gardener knows the feeling – you plant your garden at the start of the season imagining a lush and colorful array of flowers or large, succulent veggies, only to be disappointed by the results. … Read more