The downturn in the economy has created a surge in the phenomenon known as Staycations, where people opt to stay home instead of spending money on expensive vacations in other cities. In an effort to tighten financial belts in response to an era of vast uncertainty about the future, people are seeing the wisdom in spending their limited resources on entertaining themselves at home.
Ever notice how you have to step on one side or the other of your spade or shovel as you dig? Seems a bit off balance, doesn’t it? This heavy-duty, no-slip footpad replaces the narrow, off-center strip of rolled metal you usually use to push the blade into the soil.
Looking to grow a more natural lawn or garden? There are dozens of great products designed for organic gardening and yard care out there. The trick is finding out which ones will work best for you.Below, we’ve selected 12 unique products including organic fertilizers, pesticides, and gardening gadgets that will work great for the serious […]
by Yvonne SavioCommon Ground Garden Program Manager
University of California - Cooperative Extension Service
Dreaming about buying that new “perfect” tool? Forget it. Recycling and inventing new uses for household items can be more productive and certainly less expensive. Some items can gain whole new lives as garden tools, and developing new uses for dependable old standbys […]
Rain Garden One of the best things you can do for your local environment is build a small rain garden. It’s amazing how a small, low-maintenance plot of garden can make such a difference. A rain garden absorbs large amounts of rainwater during storms, filtering it and putting it into the local water […]
One of the challenges any gardener faces is how to adequately utilize their garden space. Whether the space that you have allotted to you is a small plot or a vast canvas, it is oftentimes a chore trying to constantly improve and make it visually pleasing.
There is a great tool for weedkilling applications in landscape beds and container plants - with pinpoint accuracy. The WeedEezy utilizes a spring valve and 2 1/2″ wide foam applicator to target weeds. Pushing down once will dispense enough weed killer into the foam applicator to touch-treat 20-25 weeds.
Having a beautiful lawn is a lot easier if you choose the right type of grass for your situation. Even if you already have a lawn, but it needs help, you can improve it.Deciding which grass is right for you will depend on the part of the country you live in and the situation on […]
Always dreamed of a breathtaking garden, but don’t have a budget to start? This couple shows you how to do it without breaking the bank.
By Barbara Criddle, Seattle, Washington
Backyard Living
Take a neglected portion of the yard, stir in a fascination for gardening, a healthy measure of free time and a splash of bargain hunting-that’s how […]
By: Dave Lavinsky @ flowergardenbulbs.com
In the summer, the sun is shining and everything is vibrant. Even the summer flowers are brighter and bolder. No meek pastels or pasty whites here; summer flower bulbs are vivacious. While less hardy plants are dried, brown, and dying, summer flowers are bright, alive, and thriving. Summer flower bulbs are […]
