(NC)—Did you know that certain insects can actually help your lawn and garden blossom into an oasis? Though many gardeners are used to seeking out trouble-making insects, there are actually many insects living in and around your lawn that can prove beneficial. So this spring and summer take care not to harm them. Beneficial insects [...]

(NC)—Many people begin to think about the upcoming lawn care season before the snow has fully melted. Achieving a blanket of beautiful, green grass can be difficult, especially with saboteurs like grubs and other lawn pests around. Most of us have some of these pests living on our lawns year-round, but they only become a [...]

(NC)—Many Canadian gardeners are passionate about what they do, and will often go to great lengths to make the most of their all-too-short growing season. But if you’re thinking of using an unregistered or homemade pesticide to control pests in your lawn or garden this spring, you should consider the facts first. • Many online [...]

(NC)—With consumers trying to save on groceries while eating fresh, local produce, the home vegetable garden is experiencing a revival. Home Hardware’s gardening expert, Mark Cullen, offers some tips for those wanting to jump on the bandwagon, or on the vegetable cart. “The first step is to make a list of all the plants you [...]

(NC)—Gardening ranks as one of the most popular leisure-time activities in Canada. Even so, most of us have busy schedules and can’t spend the time beautifying our properties that we would like to. This is why low maintenance gardening is catching on in a big way. “Many homeowners want a lawn and garden that requires [...]

(NC)—Choose garden tools designed to give your body more comfort. Ergonomic features to look for include: • Long handled tools with “S” shaped handles allow you to generate more leverage by applying a smaller amount of force and effort at a greater distance. This reduces the likelihood of back muscle strain and the need to [...]

(ARA) – In today’s world where news travels at the speed of now, people are searching for balance and purpose and are tapping into the power of plants to cultivate the ‘new good life’. “Plants are powerful,” says Eric Liskey, deputy garden editor for “Better Homes and Gardens” magazine. “Whether it’s enjoying garden-to-table meals or [...]

(ARA) – Tired of winter white? Chances are you’re itching to dig in the soil and fill your garden with plants and flowers bursting with rich color and fragrance. “Designing with colorful, low-maintenance plants that bloom year round is one of my greatest pleasures,” says Susan Olinger, president of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers. [...]

(NC)—Hard work in the backyard can produce a beautiful garden, but it can also result in a sore and strained back. Studies show that approximately 85% of people will suffer from back problems at some point in their lives. The good news is that there are a number of ways to reduce risk of injury. [...]

(ARA) – Does the bitter cold weather have you dreaming of warm days spending time with friends and family in your backyard? The cold may keep us indoors, but professionals in the landscape and remodeling industry are still thinking about the outdoors and use the winter months to plan spring projects, and so should you. [...]

(ARA) – As temperatures fall and nature’s food supply dwindles across the country, some birds will migrate to more hospitable areas while others will stay and tough it out. Regardless of where you live, the bird populations present in your area this winter could use your assistance. Attract and welcome these feathered friends to your [...]

(ARA) – Snow typically starts falling across the U.S. in November, according to the National Weather Service. In 2010 more than one-third of the country was covered with powdery flakes by Thanksgiving. It’s during this time people flock to the store to pick up shovels and snow blowers. Yet, one of the most versatile snow [...]

(ARA) – Shorter days, dropping temperatures and dealing with snow and ice can give many people a serious case of the winter doldrums. Most of us won’t be able to fight winter blues with a tropical getaway or a spa weekend. But there is an easy, convenient way to give yourself an emotional boost during [...]

(ARA) – Kids are heading back to school, tomato harvests have begun to dwindle and the leaves are starting to change color once again. Another hot summer is drawing to a close. This does not have to mean though, that thriving gardens must to fade into blissful memories. Even as temperatures start to drop, cold-weather [...]

(ARA) – Plenty of tender, loving care went into those vegetable seedlings planted this spring. Weeks of watering, weeding, pruning and feeding have likely resulted in a harvest so bountiful, it is beginning to overwhelm the kitchen. What an exciting sight to have watched that seedling grow with sunshine, water and good soil in the [...]

(NC)—Canadians love to have green in their garden, but adding green goes beyond flowers and trees—it can mean products that are stylish, long-lasting and environmentally friendly. Thanks to the Used Tires Program, operated by Ontario Tire Stewardship, old tires can help give your garden new life. Through the program, the old tires are collected, processed [...]

(NC)—The winter season means extra effort—putting on and taking off more layers of clothing, having to dust the snow off your car, driving slower to accommodate the slippery weather conditions—everything just seems to take longer as the season buries you with extra work. When it comes to snow removal make it easy: throw away the [...]

(ARA) – When the calendar turns to fall months, temperatures drop and local football teams come to mind. With the approach of the cooler weather, many of us also begin to yearn for the warmth of comfort foods like hearty soups and stews or freshly baked pies, but these traditional favorites need not be boring [...]

(ARA) – If you think the end of summer means your vegetable gardening days are done, you’ll need to reconsider. The weeks when summer fades into fall are actually an opportune time to plant cool-weather crops. Fall is a great time of year for planting vegetables. Some of nature’s most nutritious greens and veggies thrive [...]

(ARA) – More and more, people are taking up gardening to supplement their groceries with healthful, homegrown produce, but yard space sometimes is a problem. However, a raised-bed planter can be tucked into just about any corner of your yard. And thanks to easy-to-use segmental retaining wall systems, most do-it-yourselfers can build one with minimum [...]