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How GREEN Are Your Branches?

Go Green this year for the holidays with a living Christmas tree.

The freshest Christmas tree that you will ever enjoy is one that is still living. It can be a wonderful family tradition to purchase a living tree to appreciate over the holidays and then plant it into your landscape where you can admire it and recall all the wonderful memories associated with it for years to come. Caring for a living Christmas tree is fairly easy and only take a little extra care to ensure that it survives long enough to be planted in the yard. In this article, you will learn exactly what it takes to care for your living Christmas tree.
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How to Force Bulbs for Winter Blooms

With a little planning and effort you can enjoy beautiful blooms even in the dead of winter.

There are many spring flowering bulbs that can be forced into blooming during the winter to warm your home up on chilly days. There are two types of bulbs that can be forced into blooming. One group requires chilling while the other requires much less effort. In this article, you will learn both methods on how to force your spring flowering bulbs to bloom in the dead of winter.
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What to Plant in Your Herb Garden

Herbs can be a simple and rewarding addition to your garden.

Grown in containers or within your outdoor garden, herbs have many practical uses in your home. Typically used for flavoring food, herbs can also be used to treat illnesses and to fragrance your home.
Here are five types of herbs that will make a flavorful addition to your garden.

Basil

Basil is an annual herb with a flavor that is warm and spicy. This herb can be used as a base in pestos or as an accent with meat and fish. Any tomato dish can also benefit from a sprinkle of fresh basil.
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Autumn Lawn Care

Looking forward to a reprieve from Lawn Care?

Take advantage of the cooler temperatures to get your lawn into tip top condition for the spring season.
Different areas call for different winter care, here are some helpful tips for getting your lawn ready for the winter season.

Before winter comes, it is important to get your lawn ready for the spring before it stops growing. Taking the time now will give you a healthy, beautiful lawn when warmer temps roll around. read more »

Preserving Your Garden’s Harvest

Today is the unofficial end of summer.

No more wearing white, your children are back in school, and it’s time to start dusting off those holiday decorations. What about the garden you worked so hard on? Time to start preserving your garden’s harvest.

There are many different ways to preserve your bounty. Proper care and storage can yield months of fresh food, making the holiday season both happy and healthy.

Here are a few different easy methods for preserving your harvest. read more »

How to Build Window Boxes

One of the easiest do-it-yourself projects is building your own window boxes.

This is a great project for any beginner and can add a lot of style to your house. In just one weekend, you can build some beautiful window boxes that will brighten up your front and/or backyard when planted with colorful flowers, herbs or vegetables. In this article, we will give you step by step instructions on how to build your own window boxes from start to finish.
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Tips for Planting Perennial Bulbs

At the end of the summer you may be wondering what to do with your garden.

August is the perfect time to plant bulbs for the next season.
Bulbs are perennial plants that come back year after year as opposed to annuals which need replanting every year. Perennial bulbs bloom once or twice a season usually before annuals so they can be used to jump start your season and bring a much needed pop of color after a bleak winter.
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