Posts Tagged ‘gardening tips’

Find your average spring last frost date

March 7, 2013 |  by  |  Dig In

Finding your last frost date

Spring is almost here and it’s finally time to get ready for planting season! Figuring out your average last frost date can save you unnecessary headaches down the road. Here’s how: Read More

Household tricks for keeping flowers fresh

February 20, 2013 |  by  |  Dig In

How to keep flowers fresh

If your sweetie shelled out big bucks getting a beautiful floral arrangement for you, make them last as long as possible. Here are ways to make your cut flowers last longer using common ingredients found around the house. Read More

How to keep plants alive in intense heat

July 19, 2012 |  by  |  Garden

Are your plants looking a little sad from the intense summer heat? Find out what you can do to keep them alive when things heat up. Read More

What to do in the garden in June

June 5, 2012 |  by  |  Garden

 

Get tips on what you should be doing in your garden this month. From staying on top of weeds to applying a layer of mulch to protect your plants from summer heat, see what you should be doing in June. Read More

Gardening as Exercise

January 20, 2011 |  by  |  Dig In, Garden

With the new year in full swing, it’s time to really focus on dropping those extra pounds added during the holiday season. There are a host of ways to work out, and, believe it or not, gardening is exercise. Burn extra calories while getting your hands dirty in the garden! Read More

Deer Garden Defense

January 19, 2011 |  by  |  Dig In, Garden

During the winter months, when food is sparse in the forest, wilderness creatures wander into our yards, looking to nibble on trees, shrubs and whatever else looks appetizing. I recently read that deer are responsible for $250 million in home landscaping damage each year.  Read More

Cooperative Extensions

December 8, 2010 |  by  |  Garden

New gardeners and experienced green thumbs have a myriad of resources available to answer all their gardening questions. A common response to gardening questions is to “Call your local cooperative extension office.” Who are they and why should you call them? Read More