Despite the rising popularity of Batman movies and television shows the past five decades, actual bats don’t seem to have much of a fan base. “People hate bats because of old scary movies, and because they don’t see them a lot. They also have a mystery to them, and people […]
The holidays are all about celebrating family, friends and traditions. What better way to elevate those celebrations than by planting a live Christmas tree. “If someone wanted the experience of having a live Christmas tree, it takes a lot of pre-planning in different climates,” says Therese Olson, co-owner of Lowest Creek Tree […]
In the heat of the summer, finding respite in a hammock under a shady spot is bliss. But trying to find shade-loving plants, flowers, shrubs and even groundcovers to beautify your front yard and backyard can turn your mood dark. Those same beautiful, full-grown trees block the sun’s nurturing rays and […]
Those cheery bright pumpkins that have been adorning your front yard for Halloween can be turned into some creative, decorative items such as serving bowls or become organic matter for your compost bin. You can also make hundreds of pumpkin recipes including pumpkin bread and muffins, pumpkin soup and the […]
Wouldn’t it be amazing to grow tasty big tomatoes all year round for perfect BLT’s or pick bright, cheerful flowers even on the dreariest days? Gardening enthusiasts can have these things and more by constructing a greenhouse in their backyards or acreages. You can choose a mini greenhouse, small greenhouse […]
You might have received a money tree plant for a wedding gift, baptism, birthday or anniversary. It doesn’t grow money, but the legend is that if you faithfully tend the plant, you will prosper, says Rick Pudwell, director of horticulture at Memphis Botanic Garden. It’s known for bringing positive energy and good […]
Whether you are trying to create a dramatic ambiance in your outdoor spaces at night or highlight some of your best features outside, landscape lighting and accent lighting can give beauty and purpose to the darkness. You can create better curb appeal and a focal point for your family, friends […]
If you don’t plan on raking leaves yourself this fall, then you need to hire the right lawn care company to help you out. Some landscaping and snow removal companies do offer leaf removal as one of their services. Before choosing a company to help you with leaf pick-up dilemma, […]
Fall leaves bring such beauty to the scenery with festive oranges and yellows. But that splendor ends quickly, and something has to be done with all those fallen leaves. Or does it? The old thinking was that raking leaves was a part of Homeowner 101: Every leaf must be removed from […]
Beautiful grass lawns have been the norm in American lawns for decades. But that beautiful grass doesn’t necessarily grow everywhere, and it takes a lot of lawn care including fertilizing, watering, mowing and weeding to keep it up. In fact, many times lawns go largely unused without much function, according […]