In The Company Of Dogs sells, among other things, dog-related garden paraphernalia.

These dog-shaped planters are made from recycled polyethylene and are waterproof, colorfast and maintenance-free for indoor/outdoor use. They are available in Terrier, Golden, French Bulldog and Dachshund, and are $79.95 each. Buy them here.
 
 This Dachshund Whirlygig is handcrafted–when the wind blows, the front flower spins and the [...]

One of my favorite things about having a garden is the birds that stop by to visit. Which is why I’m so excited about Smith & Hawken bird feeders, bird houses and bird baths.

The Recycled Glass Hummingbird Feeder (pictured above) is eco-friendly and attracts hungry hummingbirds in country and urban gardens alike. The 100% recycled glass has [...]

Winter is tough on plants, which are often exposed to hard wind, rain and freezing temperatures, not to mention snow.
Luckily, there are ways to protect the pants in your garden and yard from frost. When the temperature drops to freezing, or 32 degrees, frost damage can be minimal and only affect a leaf or two. [...]

Believe it or not, winter is the perfect time to prune fruit trees. According to certified arborist Michael Farmer, who resides in Sacramento, Calif., pruning fruit trees in the early Spring allows wounds to heal, and also allows you to see the buds to avoid.
Fruit tree pruning is beneficial in that it promotes fruit tree [...]

The next time you’re at the nursery, or browsing for seeds online, be sure to check out where you are on the USDA Hardiness Zone Map, which divides North America into 11 separate zones.
Each zone is 10°F warmer (or colder) in an average winter than the adjacent zone.
When you see a “hardiness zone” in a catalog [...]

Welcome to the second installment of the Winter Blooms, the Helleborus niger.
The Helleborus niger is commonly known as the Christmas Rose and if you are looking for a plant to enjoy during the winter months, then this is the plant for you.  Not only does it bloom in Winter but it also loves to be [...]

Have you ever gone into a garden center and seen those beautiful hanging baskets that are filled to overflowing with beautiful blooms.  I’m sure you have, and I am sure that you have seen the price tag on them. These beautiful baskets can run you up to a hundred dollars, sometimes more and if you [...]

Right now, as I look out onto my front patio, I can see a squirrel sitting on top of my box planter, which is a permanent patio fixture, and happily chewing on something from the cache that he stashed there in the fall. It isn’t a big deal, at least right now since the planter [...]

If you have ever read any of my articles involving activities with my children, you will probably be aware that I am a huge fan of backyard science.  I love all the things that you can find in a backyard and there are a thousand and one things that you can find in a yard.  [...]

There are many different types of fertilizers on the market and it can be a little expensive to purchase the various blends that are available.  Not only that but it can be a little daunting to figure out what the best fertilizer is.
To save your nerves and to create your own wonderful blend of rose [...]