Home & Garden
- Your Spring Gardening Guide7 hours agoThe kickoff into spring puts the gardening bug in many of us. But it's important to watch the weather so your green thumb doesn't get bitten by a late season freeze or frost. Here's what to know.
- Why You Should Wait A Few Weeks For Outdoor Spring Cleaning8 hours agoOnce the weather starts warming, you may be chomping at the bit to get outdoors and clean up the yard for spring. But it’s better for our pollinators if you hold off for a few weeks. Here are some best practices for keeping overwintering pollinators safe when cleaning your yard up.
- Here’s Why You Should Participate In ‘No Mow March’18 hours agoIt can be so refreshing to turn that winter-hardened yard into a beautiful spring oasis, which can mean cutting the grass for the first time in months. But before you brush off that lawnmower, have you considered joining the “No Mow March” movement? Here’s why the wildflowers – and the creatures that feed on them – would thank you if you did.
- If You’re Feeling The Chill, It’s Time To Winterize Your Home2 days agoIf you’re debating whether it’s time to turn up the heat in your home, it’s probably time for you to start protecting your house from the cold. Watch this video to learn how.
- Why Your Christmas Tree Is Drying Out Faster Than You Think2 days agoYou picked the perfect Christmas tree from the lot, but now it doesn’t seem to be doing so well. Watch this video to learn why your tree may be drying out a lot faster than you think and what you can do to make it last longer.
- Spring Into Action: Get Your Home Ready For The Season4 days agoSpring weather is on the way, bringing blooming flowers, warmer temperatures and plenty of rain - but is your home ready to handle the seasonal shift? From checking your sump pump to clearing your gutters and pollen-proofing your space, this quick and easy guide will help you avoid common springtime headaches.
- Did Your Plants Bloom Early? How To Save Them As Cold Returns4 days agoSome of your backyard plants and trees may have started blooming with the recent spate of warmer temperatures. But now that ‘fake spring’ is ending and winter temperatures are snapping back around, is it inevitable that those blooms and plants will die? Watch this video for some answers from an expert.
- Don’t Make These Mistakes When Planting Your Spring Garden4 days agoEarly spring is when gardeners are susceptible to some of the biggest gardening mistakes. Here’s how to protect your garden from unexpected cold snaps this spring to ensure your yield is everything you hope it will be.
- Things You Can Do Now To Plan For Spring Gardening4 days agoYou can begin to prepare for the spring growing season now. Get organized, get your seeds and make a plan in February for your glorious garden. The work you do now during the second half of winter will make all the difference when the thaw comes.
- How Much Does It Cost To Accidentally Leave The Lights On Overnight?5 days agoPlenty of people accidentally leave the lights on. But, how much does this actually end up costing in electricity? Largely, it depends on the type of bulb.