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Bird on Black Oil Sunflower Feeder
December 19, 2022

About Black Oil Sunflower Seeds

Black oil sunflower seed is the most familiar and most popular type of birdseed, for good reason. With this one type of seed in your feeders, you can attract dozens of bird species to your yard. All types of sunflower seeds originate from the common sunflower plant. Many specialized and hybrid flower varieties create different bloom […]
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Pumpkin Bird Feeder
October 17, 2022

Pumpkin Recycling

Halloween is approaching, so there’s a good chance you have a pumpkin or two around your house. They make great decorations, but once the carving and trick-or-treating is over, don’t just toss them in the trash. There are lots of great ways to use pumpkins in and around the yard in the weeks ahead. Share […]
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Carved Pumpkins
October 5, 2022

How to Pick the Best Carving Pumpkin

There’s nothing worse than carving a great design in your pumpkin just to have it rot two days later. Follow these tips for picking the perfect carving pumpkin. Pie Pumpkins vs Carving Pumpkins Have you ever seen signs for “Pie Pumpkins” and “Carving Pumpkins?” Farm stands will often label the pumpkins for you to help […]
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Carrots in Ground
September 15, 2022

3 Ways to Overwinter Root Vegetables

There’s nothing quite like pulling a homegrown carrot from the soil for a Valentine’s Day celebration with your sweetheart. If you’ve never managed this feat, perhaps this will be your year. Overwintering root vegetables is easier than you think, if you employ a successful overwintering strategy. While many gardeners store harvested root crops in their […]
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Shade Tree
September 3, 2022

Adding Shade Trees to Your Yard

Trees add a lot to your landscape. Planting in the right location and performing tree maintenance, like pruning and watering, are critical to a tree’s health. We’ve got advice on choosing, planting and caring for trees, from fast-growing shade trees to trees that will last hundreds of years. Benefits of Shade Trees Reduce heating and […]
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Patio Furniture
August 18, 2022

Winterize Your Patio Furniture

As sad as it is to move indoors after enjoying your outdoor furniture all summer, taking a little extra time to care for your patio set now will keep everything pristine for spring’s return. While most patio and lawn products are manufactured to remain outside for the winter, some precautions may still be required for […]
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Alstroemeria in Vase
August 18, 2022

Alstroemeria as Cut Flowers

The cut flower of all cut flowers, alstroemeria is a staple flower in almost all bouquets. With blooms that can last up to two weeks and a color palette almost as wide as the spectrum itself, it is easy to see why. This South American native has made itself into a commodity for the flower […]
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Bat House on Tree
August 18, 2022

Bat Houses Pros & Cons

Yes, you do need to be careful around bats carrying diseases, but attracting these animals to your yard can do wonders for your land’s overall health. Recently bat houses—like bird, butterfly and bee homes—have become more popular among the home gardener and hobby farmer. Bats are an often-ignored species in conservation, despite the fact that […]
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