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October 2011

Protect Your Roses from the Elements
Monday, October 31, 2011 - 09:00

Roses can be a beautiful addition to your garden or landscaping, but before winter hits, you'll need to know how to take care of these bushes to help preserve them for years to come.

Rose Bush

Winter Protection.

 First, choose plants that are meant for surviving in your area's winter climate and plant them at the correct depth in your beds.

Hardy by Nature.

Hardiness, the measurement of the plant's ability to survive in winter temperatures, is very important and can help you decide how much protection you need to...

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Prepare Your Garden for Winter
Monday, October 24, 2011 - 09:00

Getting your garden ready for the colder months and freezing weather is mostly going to be cleaning up and covering up.

Snow can both protect and endanger your plants.

  • A good snow cover will insulate the soil like a layer of mulch.
  • Snow accumulation can weigh down the branches of evergreen trees, causing them to weaken or even break.

 Some activities that you can do to prepare your garden include:

  • Clear out the blackened stems and foliage to prevent plants from possibly harboring...
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Autumn Burlap Serving Tray
Monday, October 17, 2011 - 09:00

With Autumn upon us, the leaves are changing into those pretty reds, oranges and yellows that we love to see. Capture that beauty with this simple craft so you can enjoy it all year long.

Autumn Serving Tray

You'll need just a few simple materials to create your own Autumn Burlap Serving Tray.

  • An 11x14 wooden picture frame
  • A ruler
  • A pencil
  • A pair of drawer pulls or handles
  • Screws for the handles
  • An electric drill or screwdriver
  • Natural colored burlap...
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Burlap Scarecrow for Your Garden
Monday, October 10, 2011 - 09:00

Scarecrows were originally used on farms to keep birds away from the crops and from eating plants in gardens. Even if you're not having bird problems, these makeshift men are great decorations in your garden. 

Scarecrow

Follow just ten easy steps to put together your own scarecrow to keep pesky birds away and add another friendly face to your garden. Be a little creative with the scarecrows clothing and add your own personal touches. Also, adding shiny objects, like tin cans, will make your scarecrow appear more frightening to...

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Landscaping Basics
Monday, October 3, 2011 - 09:00

Before you can have that gorgeous, admirable lawn and landscaping in your yard, the one that all the neighbors envy, you'll have to start with the basics.

Soil

Soil

The fist thing you'll nee to do is to have your soil tested. Soil can be heavily acidic or alkaline, depending on where you live. Testing is helpful because you'll then need to choose plants and trees that thrive in your type or soil. You may even need to add nitrogen to the soil to allow it to perform at its best.

Utility

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