Category: lawn and garden

Add tasty edible plants to your landscape

(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 cleaning for your backyard pond

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....

Use gravity to grow with kids

(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...

The buzz on battling flying, stinging summer bugs

(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...

Practical 2-for-1 solutions for gardeners

(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...

Summer games in the garden

(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...

The stinky truth about a common pest

(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 ...

Pool safety tips for you and your backyard pool

(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...

Simple solutions to common landscaping issues

(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 ...

Fire Proof Your Yard in Ten Easy Steps

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.

How to protect your landscaping during the snow season

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 …

Conservatory Prices to Offer DIY Products

Leading UK conservatory price comparison site http://www.conservatoriesprices.co.uk is now set to offer consumers a range of high quality self… (PRWeb August 11, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/8/prweb8709527.htm

Top 5 Lawn Mowers for Lawn Care Enthusiasts

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 …