Tips on taking care of your garden.
Zika virus worries spike with the warm weather. In fact, three in 10 Americans are worried about the threat of Zika or West Nile viruses from mosquito bites. Yet only one in 10 take serious precautions, like using insect repellent … Continue reading Despite Worry About Zika & West Nile, Only 1 in 10 Take Serious Precautions
April is National Lawn Care Month and as an official partner, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is celebrating our living landscapes since they play a vital role in the health of our environment, our communities, and our families. Lawns … Continue reading Your Lawn Can Make You Happier [INFOGRAPHIC]
Winter won’t last forever, and soon homeowners will be turning their attention away from shoveling snow and onto sprucing up their yards for spring. Environmental superhero and real-life rescue dog TurfMutt and his smarty-pants sidekick Professor Botany encourage families to … Continue reading Spring Tips — Plant for your Climate Zone, Pollinators And Wildlife this Spring
Although winter is still in full swing, that doesn’t mean you have to limit your gardening to warm weather months. On behalf of Burpee Home Gardens, a collection of leading garden vegetables, herbs and flowers, I’d love to share some tips … Continue reading Grow an Indoor Garden This Winter with Tips from Burpee
Urban environments need both native and adaptive plants for biodiversity, and they help increase habit for birds, insects and other animals. This spring, TurfMutt has enlisted Professor Botany’s help to teach families the importance of living landscapes for pollinators and … Continue reading Backyard Superheroes: Nature Starts At Your Backdoor
With the summer months upon us, it is a great time to think about gardening. The good news is that learning to grow your own food comes with a host of benefits. The benefits are so good that it’s being … Continue reading Learning to Grow Your Own Food Comes with a Host of Benefits
As the summer heats up, Americans are outside and working in their yards. They own millions of outdoor power equipment products like lawn mowers, string trimmers and chain saws. But many people do not pay attention to what type of fuel … Continue reading Do You Look Before You Pump? [INFOGRAPHIC]
If you’ve ever asked yourself which vegetables make the most sense to grow in your garden, a study from the founder of Square Foot Gardening has the answer. And the results may surprise. Mel Bartholomew, whose Square Foot Gardening books … Continue reading #smartidea: New Book Guides You To Best Five Plants For Garden
You all know I a a garden girl.I have shared some of my moments with you here. Well, today I have some great info to share with you. Did you know… 1. Children’s stress levels fall within minutes of seeing … Continue reading How Your Yard Contributes To A Healthier You!
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