But some cats spend a significant amount of time outdoors, where they forage for food and take refuge in and around a neighborhood. Frequently, outdoor cats will return to the same place over and over again. If that place is your flower bed, you may grow aggravated by your uninvited guest. Once a cat has […]

Time-tested gardening techniques have prevailed, but there remain certain myths about gardening that are best dispelled. The following are some of the more common myths associated with gardening. * MYTH: Compost tea is more effective than traditional compost. All over North America and the United Kingdom, gardeners have jumped on board the compost tea bandwagon. […]

Fertilizing a lawn is a springtime tradition for many homeowners. Winter can take its toll on a lawn, but fertilizer can go a long way toward helping a lawn recover from harsh weather. While lawn-and-garden enthusiasts might know the ins and outs of fertilizing a lawn, novices might need a little help as they look […]

(BPT) — Weather extremes are brutal on exterior landscaping. Rain, snow, wind and temperature variances all take a toll, especially on residential fencing. Rain accelerates rust and wood-rot, and ground freezing and thawing or high winds can affect gate alignment. Gate misalignment — as well as rusty, metal hinges and latches — can lead to […]

(BPT) — With the snow melted and the ground thawed, many eager homeowners and landscape professionals are ready to start projects that require digging this spring. During this transition into “digging season,” Common Ground Alliance, the association dedicated to protecting underground utilities and the people who dig near them, reminds homeowners and professional diggers that […]

Do you compost? Do you save grass clippings, leaves, yard waste, kitchen scraps and more for the compost bin? If so, you have some really good fertilizer on your hands, and unlike traditional chemical-based fertilizers, your compost will not harm the environment. Compost is great for top-dressing lawns two or three times a year. It […]

In an effort to rid a garden of unwanted pests, gardeners may unwittingly scare away animals and insects that might just protect the garden from more ill-intentioned animals. Not every creature that scurries is out to get prized petunias or to devour tomatoes. In fact, many can prove beneficial to gardens. Bats Bats have a […]

Luckily, if your backyard does not accommodate, help is not far away, as several local companies sell and even build awnings and screen rooms to shield you from the summertime sun. Or, you can go the old-fashioned route, and plant a tree. Local landscapers stand ready to help you put something in the ground that […]

It happens every year about this time — spring has come, the weather is warming, and you’re starting to get excited about the prospect of jumping on the ol’ John Deere. But then the ice pack pulls back and your heart begins to sink. The plow guy has done it again. But local landscapers say […]

Have you ever caught sight of a patch of wildflowers growing along the side of a road? Lovely, wasn’t it? Have you thought about creating your own wildflower patch? Wildflower gardens are like any other garden. They take time to plant and cultivate into the mass of loveliness spotted roadside, but once they take off, […]