When to Put Down Winter Mulch and Why It Matters
I lost a whole row of perennials one year because I mulched at the wrong time. I thought I was […]
Keep Halloween Candy from Melting at an Outdoor Party
I set out a big bowl of chocolate for a Halloween party on a warm October evening and watched it […]
Why You Should Rotate Your Tires Before Winter
My mechanic mentioned tire rotation at every oil change and I always waved it off as an upsell. Then I […]
The Right Way to Store Patio Cushions So They Last Years
I used to stack my patio cushions in a corner of the garage and forget about them until spring. Every […]
How to Prep Your Garden for the First Frost
The first frost used to sneak up on me every year. One morning in October I would look outside and […]
The Simple Way to Winterize Your Outdoor Faucets
My neighbor, a retired plumber, told me he makes a small fortune every spring fixing frozen pipes for people who […]
When to Water Your Lawn in Summer to Save Water
Last summer my water bill doubled, and my lawn still looked half dead by August. I was running the sprinkler […]
The Right Way to Store Your AC Unit for Winter
The first time I stored a window AC unit, I just dragged it into the garage and left it. Next […]
Garden Plants Dying in the Heat? Change How You Water
Every August my plants would wilt no matter how much I watered. I assumed more water was the answer, so […]
Why Your Lawn Turns Brown in August and What to Do
My lawn looks great in May and dead by August, and for years I blamed myself. The truth is, most […]