The U.S. is home to approximately 30 million deer, according to an article at actionbioscience.org, an educational website sponsored by the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS). These animals are so numerous that they’re causing conflicts with people. The same article reported that an average deer consumes almost 500 kg of vegetation annually. Homeowners and garden enthusiasts […]
Your landscape palette doesn’t have to be white and gray with no end in sight during winter. Although most plants are at rest, you can still maintain a beautiful, vibrant garden throughout the cold season. By carefully planning your backyard landscape design you can identify which curb-appeal boosting elements to include to make your home stand out […]
When someone talks about gardens and gardening, most people automatically picture flower beds full of blossoms and trees covered in lush green leaves—things that occur primarily in the Spring and Summer. As November signals the tail end of the Fall season and the onset of Winter, can you still have this type of garden? When […]
Whether you have acres of land or are planting in pots, filling your garden with lovely bulbs that will bloom in the Spring and Summer will surely bring color and joy. Spring bulbs provide a brilliant display that requires little effort on your part. Family and guests will definitely love the vibrant flowers, especially if […]
Your outdoor fireplace is always a welcome companion, whether you’re spending time on your patio with family and friends or just having “me-time”. There’s nothing like using it to keep yourself warm while watching the beautiful night sky or roasting some marshmallows while telling the kids a campfire story. The cold Midwest climate isn’t kind to anyone, […]
Whenever gardens are mentioned, the first things that come to mind are flowers in full bloom, gorgeous trees, and immaculately manicured lawns; a space bursting with greenery and life. The best gardens, however, don’t just contain things that are alive. The beauty of the living is more apparent when contrasted with the inert. Apart from […]
Spring in Minnesota, which officially falls in mid-March, tends to be short and may even come in late. When summer does come, the heat can hit hard, depending on your location. The summer highs in the north of the state could hover in the high 70s. If you’re in the south, temperatures may reach the mid-80s. […]
Now that winter has cleared and we’re in the middle of Spring, it’s the perfect time to plant your garden’s colors. It’s easy to get caught up with putting in your all your favorite colors, and your landscape ends up looking like a badly-planned rainbow – or worse: a swamp. However, with some basic knowledge […]