At Home In The Poconos
“Give the flowers a nice, long drink,” my grandmother used to say as she handed me the hose. Her front yard would burst with a rainbow of flowers every spring and summer. I loved to cut flowers from her garden and arrange them in small jam jars my grandfather had rinsed out and hoarded … ahem, saved. It’s best not to pick wildflowers growing out in nature, as this can be quite bad for the environment and even illegal in some instances. But if you don’t have a green thumb to grow your own, make f...
After months or even years of work on your garden and landscaping, there is nothing more frustrating than the local wildlife devouring your plants, vegetables, and fruit. Deer, rabbits, and groundhogs will all enjoy the buffet in your yard. However, the following tips will help prevent animals from making a meal of your greenery and produce.
Deer
If you notice deer are beginning to use your yard as a feeding area, one of the first steps to deter this behavior is to startle them away. Add...
Spring gardening across the United States varies from region to region. However, gardening in the Northeast has numerous advantages—beautiful, contrasting four seasons and bursts of summertime flowers even on the warmest of days.
Use these tips to ensure that the required spring preparation is completed and that your garden is in tip-top shape this season.
Turn over winter cover crops in your garden beds, and add compost to establish the perfect foundation to sprout new life.
