There’s nothing like a good, old-fashioned Grimm’s Fairy Tale to transport us into a magical world of make-believe. And let’s face it…vacationing from time to time from the harsh realities of a sometimes cold world can be a very good thing. Taking a trip from reality to the land of fairies and gnomes can reduce stress and enhance your life …
How to Keep Weeds from Sprouting in Your Garden
Removing weeds by hand can be tedious and backbreaking. A sharp hoe can eliminate all that by severing weeds so that you don’t have to bend over or strain your back. To hoe, you simply swing the blade against the weed near the base. If you notice seed pods on the weeds, make sure to remove them first and discard …
Do It Yourself Walkways Can Enhance Your Yard
Beautiful, naturally flowing paths fashioned from woodchips, stepping stones, flex edging or wood can help transform your backyard, garden or simple landscaping into a lovely oasis. Walkways can “anchor” gardens, draw the eye in a certain direction, lead toward what I like to call yard eye candy, like a fountain, pretty bench or wooded area, or link certain things, …
Trimming Trees before Hurricane Season
Well, we made it through a pretty tough hurricane season. Hopefully you, your family and your property fared well. It seems time just flies, so it won’t be long before it is almost June – time once again to prepare for hurricane season. One great way to prepare for hurricane season is by trimming your trees. Trimming your trees before …
Best Florida Plants
We are very lucky to live in Florida. Our growing season is nice and long, ensuring that we can enjoy our plants for so much longer than northerners can. There are so many plants that flourish here… Tulips, hyacinths and some irises and lilies need a cold, dormant period, so you are out of luck if you planned on planting …
Different Types of Mulch
Mulch has a host of benefits. Of course it can prevent the germination of weeds, but it can also protect the soil from extreme temperatures which can damage root systems. Mulch keeps soil damp longer after it rains, which can help tremendously during dry periods. It can also keep soil from compacting in heavy rains, and it helps retain oxygen …
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