Northern Poconos Real Estate News
To start preparing your property against weeds, inspect these following areas to make sure they won’t be hospitable to them. Consult your local landscaping professionals as well, to come up with a detailed plan to prevent weeds.
Pathways. Paths made from loose materials, such as bark mulch, decomposed granite or stones, can act as seeding beds, offering a natural spot for weeds to grow. Have weed preventer sprayed on these materials. Underneath shrubs. Areas under shrubs can be hard to reach,...
“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...
Gardening can be an excellent way to relax, connect with nature, and grow food for your family and flowers to decorate your home and share with others. Unfortunately, seasonal temperature changes, unpredictable weather and other issues can make growing plants outdoors a challenge. With a greenhouse, you can avoid these problems.
Grow What You Want, When You WantMost plants only grow well under specific conditions and therefore can only be raised outdoors at certain times of the year. A greenhou...
Puttering in the garden is an age-old hobby pursued for several reasons; it can keep you fit, provide food and flowers, and help you live in a more beautiful world. Experienced gardeners say mastering a few simple skills can get you off to a productive start to the home garden of your dreams:
Know your soil. Before you plant, it’s important to know the kind of plants your soil will best support. If you’re new to the neighborhood, ask a neighbor or local garden shop if the soil is alkaline, acid...
Protecting the planet and saving money are top priorities for people around the world. The average household throws away large amounts of organic waste that could be used to make compost. Composting can have a significant environmental and financial impact and is easy to do.
How Composting Can Help Protect the Environment and Save MoneyChemical fertilizers that are often used in agriculture provide crops with nutrients over a short period of time, which can be harmful to plants, while compost r...
A healthy garden is the best defense against pests and weeds. Sometimes, though, it is necessary to protect plants from damaging influences. Since most store-bought remedies contain toxic chemicals, consider some natural alternatives to keep pests at bay.
Here are some homemade, chemical-free recipes that are safe for your garden and the environment. These formulas will eventually break down, so they are okay to use on vegetable and herb gardens, too.
Oil Spray PesticideThis sol...
Spring is arriving. So are the migratory birds who have spent the winter in warmer climes. Over millennia, birds have evolved to arrive when the insects emerge. 96% of bird species need insects to feed their nestlings. Even seed-eating birds will feed insects to their babies.
There is a problem looming: insect populations are declining due to climate change, pesticide use, human development, and habitat loss—including invasive species intrusion. Non-native plants are not good supporters of our...
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