Have you recently found out that you have poison ivy rash? If so, you’re not alone. This is quite common for people who venture outdoors frequently. Today I wanted to share some tips to help you soothe poison ivy rash, get rid of it and how to try to avoid getting into poison ivy in the first place. Poison Ivy Rash and How to Get Rid of It Learn to Identify the Plant Poison ivy can be … [Read more...]
How to Clean and Sharpen Pruning Shears
Good pruning shears are an expensive, but worthwhile investment. Good pruners are a pleasure to use, and with a little care and maintenance, can provide years of service. Here are some tips on how to clean and sharpen pruning shears. When using pruning shears, be careful not to catch support wires or wire fencing in the blades since this will severely damage the cutting edges. Every time you … [Read more...]
How to Restore a Neglected Garden
Moving into a place with a neglected yard? Doing a simple clean up can go a long way. Here's some ideas to restore a neglected garden. Patience will be key as you work. Slowly over time, you can uncover a garden's hidden potential and sometimes even buried treasures. If the garden has been neglected for a year or more, clearing out the obvious weeds will provide a better idea … [Read more...]
How to Create Winter Interest In Your Garden
When you think of winter landscaping, you might just think of barren trees and ground covered in snow. But you can create beautiful winter interest in your garden by using certain shrubs and trees. Even if you live in an area that doesn’t get much snow, you may still only imagine hardened earth just waiting for Spring to soften it up enough for flowers to peek through again. That doesn’t … [Read more...]