Dormant lawn seeding is an innovative lawn care approach that operates outside the traditional gardening calendar. It involves sowing seeds during the colder months, when most garden activities cease and most plants lie dormant. Rather than a standstill, think of it…
There is nothing more relaxing than sitting on your front porch sipping a cup of coffee just as the sun rises. You might be mesmerized by the sherbet-colored sky until you look down and notice mounds of dirt, like mini…
Ferns are a common choice for indoor greenery due to their lush and vibrant foliage. However, taking care of ferns requires some specific knowledge and attention to ensure they thrive in your home. The key here is to be mindful…
Planting hibiscus flowers (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) in your garden would add beauty and pops of color, like pink, yellow, red, and orange to your backyard. They have thin paper-like petals in a trumpet shape with a yellow-colored anther in the center. Often…
Welcome to our comprehensive guide to the many uses of MSU Extension! If you’ve ever been curious about what MSU Extension can do for you, then you’re in the right place. In this article, we will review the various studies…
The conversation around sleep positions is an interesting one, to say the least. It travels the gamut of what sleeping on your back says about your personality to how you can avoid snoring by adjusting which side you sleep on.…
Mulching around the base of plants is an important and beneficial step that gardeners should take to foster a healthy garden. One common household food you likely eat from time to time is corn on the cob, and saving the…
Bird feeders are a wonderful way to bring all sorts of different birds into your backyard. If you’re a fan of stepping out onto your deck or patio in the morning with a hot cup of coffee and watching your…
Swiss chard is a versatile and nutritious leafy green that is a great addition to any garden. This member of the beet family can be grown for its delicious leaves, stalks, and edible roots. With its bright green leaves and…
While we enjoy watching the leaves change and fall as winter approaches, keeping up with the yard’s maintenance is vital. The combination of leaves and rain can clog your rain gutters if they’re not properly cleaned. Cleaning the leaves with…
