Fueled in part by an alarming decrease in the honey bee population in 2015, beekeeping has rapidly caught the attention of hobbyists and new bee farmers across the U.S. Is beekeeping for you? The importance...
Fueled in part by an alarming decrease in the honey bee population in 2015, beekeeping has rapidly caught the attention of hobbyists and new bee farmers across the U.S. Is beekeeping for you? The importance...
Temperatures can vary widely in spring, potentially exposing your newly planted tender garden plants to freezing temperatures overnight. The same is true in the fall. How can you keep your plants safe from Mother Nature’s...
A gorgeous deck in the backyard is a place to relax with family and friends. Occasionally, though, you’ve heard news stories about elevated decks collapsing and injuring people. How can you ensure that your deck...
A chill is in the air, the leaves are falling, and the scent of pumpkin spice is in the air. It’s time to finish your last vegetable harvest and winterize your garden for the frosty...
Mosquitoes aren’t just the source of an irritating itch — they can also carry diseases such as the West Nile virus. Eradicating mosquitoes on your property is an important health exercise, as well as a...
Outdoor plants take a beating during extreme conditions such as drought. How do you keep plants flourishing, despite the weather? Here are some survival tips on how to care for plants during a drought. Drought...
A living wall consists of plants hung vertically on a wall instead of on horizontal surfaces like tables, shelves, or the floor. Whether indoors or outdoors, living walls benefit your health and the ecosystem. If...
It’s an unsettling topic but one that must be confronted: Children can drown. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among 1- to 4-year old children and is also a leading factor with...
Trees can be the best addition you’ll ever make to your yard, but choose wisely, plant carefully and don’t forget to prune. When shopping, think about why you want trees. Is it for shade? For...
Holes, mounds and trails. When you see any of these critters in your yard or garden, you’ve got uninvited visitors. What — if anything — to do about them depends on where they are and...
