Bright green blades of grass popping up from under a melting pile of snow at the end of winter is usually a welcoming sight. But grass popping up between plantings in your flower bed is another story. If you’ve got time…
Who doesn’t like watching butterflies, bees and other pollinators at work in their garden? Whether you make an entire butterfly garden or just scatter a few pollinator-friendly plants throughout your landscaping, it’s fun and rewarding to create a garden that…
Sleeping with a fan on might seem like something you’d only need to do on the hottest summer nights, at least if your AC’s not up to the task (or, horrors, you’re living in an AC-free apartment) and the heat…
Mossy trees are found in abundance in regions such as the Pacific Northwest and can make one feel captivated by their fairytale feel. The green fuzzy mats with a soft texture are considered non-vascular plants (not fungi) and will sprawl…
When we move in with our partners, we rarely ever think about the sleeping arrangement being a topic of concern. In fact, over many generations, it’s become understood that a couple sleeps together in one bed, preferably also sharing one…
Deadheading hydrangeas is an important part of their care. By removing spent blooms, you not only make the plant look more attractive, but you also encourage new growth and a fuller blooming season. Deadheading hydrangeas is easy to do and…
With over 19% of American adults reported to have an anxiety disorder, many people are familiar with the chronic feelings of worry and fear that characterize these conditions (via National Alliance on Mental Illness). During the course of everyday life,…
Growing your own produce can not only save you money but also allow you to have a better understanding of what’s going into the food you eat. Peas are a great crop to grow in cooler climates since they are able…
Planting a new tree might seem simple enough. You just dig a hole in your yard and place the tree directly in it. Fill the hole back in with dirt, and pat yourself on the back for the job well…
Mowing your lawn is a key feature of homeownership. The average property incorporates at least some natural grass in the space surrounding the house itself, and this grass grows constantly and quickly during the summer. Mowing once a week is…
