Recent Blog Posts

  • Basic Composting How-To's

    May 15, 2012
    Starting a compost pile is as easy as following a cooking recipe. Just get the right ingredients together, mix well, and let it cook. Click here for the rest of the article: Basic Composting How-To\'s
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  • Mulching Trees & Shrubs

    May 1, 2012
    Mulch helps minimize weeds, conserve moisture, moderate soil temperature, and make your yard look good. Click here for the rest of the article: Mulching Trees & Shrubs
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  • How to stop a dog from digging

    April 15, 2012
    A digging dog can be very frustrating, especially if you value your yard or garden. Here are some dog training tips to stop a dog from digging. Click here for the rest of the article: How to stop a dog from digging
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  • Caring for your newly seeded lawn

    April 1, 2012
    Sowing grass seed in your yard is no small task. Newly seeded lawns take a lot of time and attention, particularly in the following two months when sprouts appear and roots develop. Ensure that your new yard is strong, healthy and attractive by following these tips.
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  • Tap Maple Trees at Home

    February 1, 2012
    Learn the steps to tapping your trees, including: Identify your Maple Trees; Gather Equipment; Spiles with hooks; When to Tap Maple Trees and more. Click here for the rest of the article: Tap Maple Trees at Home
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  • Alternate Heating Sources

    January 1, 2012
    More people are looking for alternative forms of home heating including stoves that burn wood, corn or pellets.  What are the alternatives and which fits your needs, time and budget best? Click here for the rest of the article: Alternate Heating Sources
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  • Gardening Tips for December

    December 15, 2011
    There are plenty of things you can be doing through the fall and winter months to continue enjoying the pleasures of gardening. Winter is also an excellent time to read up on gardening and plan your garden for next year.
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  • Caring for Your Fresh Cut Christmas Tree

    December 1, 2011
    The key to having a safe Christmas tree is to choose one that is fresh and has been properly stored, then keep it that way. Fresh Christmas trees that are kept watered will not combust easily.
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  • Gardening Tips for November

    November 1, 2011
    You've raked up the leaves but the snow hasn't fallen yet. There are still things in the lawn and garden that need to be done! Click here for the rest of the article: Gardening Tips for November
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  • Turning Gourds into Works of Art

    October 15, 2011
    The best known and most versatile of gourds are the hard-shelled gourds (Lagenaria siceraria), so named because their shells dry to a hard surface that can be treated for many different uses.
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