Home &Garden
- Should You Turn The Heat Off When You Leave Your House?8 hours agoWill you save money if you turn your heat off when you leave your house for the day? Here’s what you need to know.
- Yard Flooding A Problem? These Water-Loving Plants Can Help10 hours agoDoes water collect in your yard during rainy days? Mother Nature can help. These trees,wildflowers and shrubs love water,and will help absorb the excess water in your yard.
- Gardeners,Get Ready For Rain,Warmth And Weather Surprises16 hours agoWarm weather is giving gardens across the country a boost,but heavy rain,lingering floods and a sneaky cold snap could throw a wrench into your planting plans. Find out where (and when) you’ll want to hold off,protect your seedlings or take advantage of the sunshine this week.
- Gardening With Native Plants Will Save You Time,Effort,Money16 hours agoIf you don’t have a green thumb,native plants can make you look like a gardening genius. Watch this video to learn about some of the biggest benefits of adding native plants to your yard. If you don’t know where to start,you’ll see how to find out which plants are native to your area.
- Shady Yard? Here’s What To Plant16 hours agoWant to make the most of the shady areas of your property? Here are a few plants that love shade,including ground cover,flowering plants and vegetables.
- Want A Healthier Lawn? Stop Making This Time-Consuming Mistake2 days agoThink tossing your grass clippings is helping your yard? Turns out,leaving them right where they fall can boost your lawn’s health,cut down on watering,and keep extra waste out of landfills—all with zero extra effort.
- Here’s How To Have A Successful Outdoor Easter Egg Hunt2 days agoOne of the best things about Easter is that the weather is starting to warm. An outdoor Easter egg hunt may be on the agenda for your celebration,so here are some tips to ensure you dodge some common pitfalls. Weather can throw a wrench in the plan,so be sure to keep that in mind.
- Shocking Study:Does Lightning Make Mushrooms Multiply?3 days agoOld Japanese folklore states lightning makes mushrooms multiply,and now scientists are proving that myth might be rooted in reality. Researchers found that controlled bursts of electricity can double mushroom reproduction for certain species like shiitake and nameko,sparking new curiosity about how lightning-level energy could revolutionize other types of farming.
- As Bird Flu Spreads,Are Backyard Bird Feeders A Danger?3 days agoIf you love welcoming birds into your backyard with bird feeders,the spread of the bird flu virus may have you a little worried. What are the risks of wild birds spreading the virus among themselves and to you? Watch this video to find out.
- Don’t Make These Mistakes When Planting Your Spring Garden3 days agoEarly spring is when gardeners are susceptible to some of the biggest gardening mistakes. Here’s how to protect your garden from unexpected cold snaps this spring to ensure your yield is everything you hope it will be.
