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Cold Hardy Trees

We often look to winter as the time of year that is best spent indoors, shuttered away from the cold. Annual flowers wither and die,

Shrubs for Sun

As summer rolls around, our days grow longer, and the temperatures get hotter. The sun is at its hottest during the spring and summer months,

Amazing Shrubs for Shade

Despite how careful we are when we purchase our first home, sometimes we get stuck dealing with properties with overwhelming amounts of shade. Don’t let

Shrubs for a Windbreak

Most windbreaks you see use a single or double row of deciduous or evergreen trees for wind protection. While this works, you must also consider

Trees for Butterflies

If you long for a yard filled with fragrant flowers, beautiful trees, and colorful butterflies, look no further. These pollinators are attracted to rich nectar

Annuals for Birds

Did you know there is a wide array of flowers that provide food for birds? Annuals for birds aren’t the first thing we think of

Amazing Shrubs for Privacy

As a homeowner, you likely dream of a beautiful backyard where you enjoy family time in private, and why shouldn’t you? You work hard, and

Amazing Evergreen Trees for Privacy

The neighborhood watch is good for the community, but not when it’s from nosy neighbors. There’s a time and a place for privacy, and your

Fast Growing Plants for Privacy

Relaxing in a hammock while reading a book is blissful unless you have a nosy neighbor who likes to talk just a little too much.

Easiest Vegetables to Grow

Growing your very own vegetable garden saves you the hassle of sifting through countless unsuitable choices at the grocery store. It also gives you the

How to Get Rid of Cats

For homeowners, stray and feral cats can turn into an incredibly frustrating situation. While the large populations of feral and stray cats are harmless to

Small Trees

We all do what we can to make our yards and gardens look their best. Our landscapes are the first things that visitors encounter, and

Low Maintenance Shrubs

We all want our homes looking as beautiful and well tended as we can, but we don’t always have time to spend in our yards

Privacy Hedges

Every homeowner wants to have some privacy at home, both inside and out. The landscape can offer another form of privacy. Building a fence of

Fast Growing Evergreen Trees

Evergreen is a type of tree that grows year-round. The most common fast growing evergreen trees are the pine and Christmas trees. These trees tend

Privacy Plants

Do you have nosy neighbors who are getting a little too intrusive, peeking over your fence? Are you seeking a solution to stay away from

Fast Growing Trees

It is springtime once again, and in the blink of an eye the weather will be warm, and the skies will be sunny. In no

Privacy Trees

Everybody wants to be able to separate their domain from those of their neighbors. While fences do the trick at a basic level, sometimes they

Natural Raccoon Repellent

Raccoons live and thrive in urban and suburban areas; if you’re a resident that happens to live in one of these communities, you’ve probably seen

Homemade Moss Killer

When it comes to increasing the curb appeal of your home, getting rid of moss on your lawn, roof, and driveway is a great place

Natural Rat Repellent

If you’ve ever had rat issue in your home, then you know how stressful and unsettling it can feel to have these unwanted guests in

Homemade Squirrel Repellent

Have you ever found a squirrel trying to get into your bird feeders or vegetable garden? Have you ever tried keeping the chipmunks out of

How to Keep Cats Out of Your Yard

There is nothing more aggravating than getting ready to do yard work and finding piles of cat poop littering your yard, especially when you don’t

What Vegetables Grow in Shade?

What vegetables grow in shade? The only place I can plant a garden is on the north side of the house. I was hoping for

Easy to Grow Perennials

Whether you’re an experienced gardener, or just starting to test out your green thumb, you can save yourself some time and hassle by planting easy

Plants that Repel Mosquitoes

As spring arrives, unfortunately so do the mosquitoes. While mosquitoes may be great for bats and birds, they are a massive annoyance for everything else.

How to Keep Yellow Jackets Away

If you’ve ever had one of your late-summer barbecues ruined by pesky yellow jackets, you probably have wondered how to keep yellow jackets away from