(ARA) – What gardener doesn’t find tasks like weeding and watering tiresome? To tackle recurring chores like these and more with greater ease and efficiency, consider some practical tools that offer two-in-one solutions. Watering well: For a new twist on watering, try the new Dramm ColorStorm Spinning Sprinkler. It takes the usual hose-attached sprinkler experience [...]

(ARA) – Looking for a trendy home and garden makeover that gives instant gratification and doesn’t require a lot of time and resources? The latest trends in fashion and home decorating are drawing inspiration from the bright colors and laid-back attitudes of the tropics. “Vibrant tropical colors are influencing home decor and gardens this spring [...]

(ARA) – The sun is shining, birds are singing, butterflies are darting from colorful flower to colorful flower … and children across the country are complaining about being bored. Eliminate this by taking advantage of the weather. Get the family outside and interact with nature. Head out to the garden toddlers in tow – or [...]

A garden is a very personal thing.  For me I love the look of my hydrangeas amidst the roses and azaleas.  For others it is a completely different gardening scheme.  Finding what makes you happy is part of the fun journey of gardening! Here are some ideas to make your garden unique: Container Gardening – [...]

(NC)—Spring is a time of renewal. Hundreds of thousands of Canadians mark this rite of passage every year by raking, pruning and planting to make their gardens beautiful. Yet for the more than four million Canadians living with arthritis, the bending, stretching and lifting that gardening entails can seem daunting. Gardening is actually an excellent [...]

Are you interesting in growing your garden but keeping it organic?  Some people are not sure what “organic” actually means and how to accomplish that.  Today I’ll give you just a little bit of information on how to achieve an organic garden! Organic gardening or horticulture is the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, [...]

One of the very first steps in starting a garden is to pick up the necessary garden supplies!  This can be a few things, or a quite a few things, depending on what you are looking to achieve.  Gardening is a long process that takes time to figure out what you want your garden to [...]

(ARA) – Having a beautiful lawn and garden doesn’t mean the work has to be difficult or complicated. With a little planning and the right tools, you’ll spend less time working and more time hosting cookouts, lounging in the sun and watching the kids play in the backyard. “Selecting the best tools for your outdoor [...]

(ARA) – There’s one in every neighborhood – the house with the bright green grass, perfectly trimmed shrubs and flowers in full bloom. As you look at your own lawn, plagued with weeds and sparse patches, you wonder how your neighbor is able to achieve such a beautiful outdoor space. The secret isn’t in how [...]

Unless you have been living under a rock, you are probably quite familiar with the magazine, Better Homes and Gardens.  After all, Better Homes and Gardens is the fourth most popular selling magazine in all of the United States!  The incredibly popular magazine focuses on interests regarding homes, cooking, gardening, crafts, healthy living, decorating, and entertaining. The magazine was [...]