Category: lawn and garden
(ARA) - Window boxes overflowing with blooms, decorative pots lining the driveway with striking colors, and even a flowering vine climbing up the mailbox - the growing season have arrived, and it is time to decorate the landscape. The latest gardening...
Spring has officially sprung. That means it is once again time to start your spring cleaning. While you may not be motivated to clean your house, now is the perfect time to start preparing your backyard pond or water garden for the warmer months ahead....
(ARA) - Gardening creates fun and learning experiences through planting and cultivating seeds for small children who are inquisitive about everything. Feed their curiosity by growing with gravity. Gardening does not have to be just a row of carrots in...
(ARA) - It's barbecue season, and no one's ever going to complain about a delicious cut of meat cooked over a hot flame, no matter how you slice it. But do you want to merely satisfy your guests' hunger, or have them talking for the rest of the season ...
(ARA) - Summer picnic season is upon us, and that means it is time to grab the sunglasses, cooler and sunscreen, and head outdoors. But people are not the only ones who want to enjoy the warm weather. Flying, stinging insects like bees and wasps are ab...
(ARA) - What gardener doesn't find tasks like weeding and watering tiresome? To tackle recurring chores like these and more with greater ease and efficiency, consider some practical tools that offer two-in-one solutions. Watering well: For a new twist...
(ARA) - As summer approaches, you're more inclined to opt for fresher foods and simpler meals. But lighter fare doesn't mean a boring bed of lettuce. There are plenty of delicious ways to get creative with your leafy greens, making your salad the star ...
(ARA) - The sun is shining, birds are singing, butterflies are darting from colorful flower to colorful flower ... and children across the country are complaining about being bored. Eliminate this by taking advantage of the weather. Get the family outs...
(ARA) - There's no question why summer is the best-loved season of the year: it's all about fun, relaxation and enjoying the beautiful outdoors. So, it follows that homeowners don't want to waste a minute of those glorious months of sunshine. When plan...
(ARA) - Warmer, longer days, flowers blooming, birds chirping and the onset of the garden season are all glorious signs that cold weather is behind us. And, while taking in the sights, sounds and smells of Mother Nature at work is refreshing, the good ...
(ARA) - Drowning accidents tend to happen very quickly, and with summer being prime swim season, pool safety should be top of mind, especially for those with a backyard pool. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that in most cases, th...
(ARA) - The summer season is a great time to bring out the big kid toys. Out come the boats, lawn mowers, four wheelers, dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles for plenty of fun and excitement all summer long. While summer doesn't have all the freezing, ...
(ARA) - There's one in every neighborhood - the house with the bright green grass, perfectly trimmed shrubs and flowers in full bloom. As you look at your own lawn, plagued with weeds and sparse patches, you wonder how your neighbor is able to achieve ...
(ARA) - What starts out as a fun summer evening with a few friends can quickly become a reminder that not paying attention while grilling can be dangerous. "Before I realized what had happened, I had burned my eyebrows, eyelashes and an inch of my ha...
In recent years, the popularity of outdoor living has boomed. More and more people are converting unused yard space into cozy outdoor rooms. Outdoor fireplaces, space heaters and fire pits add warmth to any outdoor space, extending the outdoor season virtually year-round.
You work hard on your lawn and landscaping during the spring and summer. Now it’s fall, and time to get ready for winter. You know the drill – move houseplants indoors, make sure your plants are well-watered before the ground freezes, clean up the beds and remove annuals, cut back perennials, put down mulch. But when …
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When keeping a pristine cut and manicured lawn, it is important to have the right tools. Since there are over a hundred different models of lawn mowers on the market today, we have compiled a top 5 list of the best lawn mowers on the market based on price and features. 5. Ariens Wide Area Walk …
The LiveRoof® Hybrid Green Roof System is the Choice of the College for New 7,900-Square-Foot and 3,600-Square-Foot Green Roofs (PRWeb August 11, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Green_Roof_LiveRoof/Philadelphia/prweb8707714.htm
Organic gardens and helping those in need are two things that mean a lot to Katie’s Krops and Safer Brand. Katie’s Krops grew from the dream of a 12 year old and now consists of 17 gardens throughout… (PRWeb August 12, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/8/prweb8713462.htm