There are many pests that can inhabit our gardens and ruin all our hard work. And for those who don’t rely on the organic methods of pest control, there are numerous chemical-types found in the aisles of almost every home and garden store. But, if you do want to garden organically, how will you deal…
Wintertime is the perfect time to plan for next year’s gardening and yard projects. This is the time to take stock of your supplies and to plan your projects for when the first greenery of spring arrives. If you have never planted a garden or have never taken on any landscaping projects, you are going…
Chickens are relatively easy and fun to keep. And if you didn’t know, it is perfectly legal to keep a certain number of chickens in a backyard within the city limits; no roosters, however, are allowed—in the city. Chickens are terrific for a number of reasons, including the most obvious that they can provide food.…
With all the unseasonable nice weather we have been having in Montana where I live, I can’t help but think of planning my outdoor landscape for this coming year even though it’s January! According to a study by Michigan State University, for every $1 invested in landscaping, property owners will see a 109% return. A…
Now is the time of year when we are wanting to perk up that grass that’s been sitting brown all winter and make it look green again. We are craving that green lawn and want it to perk up quickly. There are lots of options for making that happen. I’m just going to mention a…