Full disclosure: I don’t have chickens. My homeowner’s association prohibits them. Nor, before reading this book, did I particularly want a flock. HOA rules aside, a couple of my neighbors raise ...
Create a Sustainable Landscape with Essential Native Trees and Shrubs for the Eastern US
Trees and shrubbery are the backbone of an outdoor landscape. However, sometimes we wind up with a yard full of vegetation not well suited to our locale, that performs poorly and does little to ...
5 Snow Blowers that Get the Job Done Right
Winter’s almost here, and it’s time to start thinking about how to keep the driveways and sidewalks clear. We’ve reviewed 5 snow blowers with exceptional features for making a dreaded cold ...
Your Must-Have Tool This Winter: 7 Top-Rated Snow Shovels
Winter’s on its way, and that means frosty flakes will soon be falling here in the northeast. It’s time to stock up on durable snow shovels, and we’ve reviewed nine top-rated models to make ...
Make Raking Leaves a Breeze with the Right Tool: The Top 5 Leaf Rakes Reviewed
When it comes to raking up fall leaves, you undoubtedly want to get this chore over and done with as quickly as possible, so you can get back inside to watch football or figure skating. Of ...
Picking the Best Splitting Maul for the Job
Okay, it’s true – splitting wood might not be the most “girly” of activities. But I love it. It’s a great excuse to step outside into the crisp, fall air, and you get a pretty decent upper body ...
Oh, Felco F-2, and All the Things You Can Do!
Rumor has it there’s a secret password to freely get inside every arboretum, conservatory, and botanical garden in the United States. It’s only spoken in a hushed whisper, but right here, right ...
Cozy Up and Get the Lowdown on 13 Popular Patio Heaters and Fire Pits
Are you looking for a way to extend the use of your outdoor living space well into the winter? A patio heater, fire pit, or both might be just what you’re after! In this article, we’ll teach ...
Restoring Habitat with Charlotte Adelman and Bernard Schwartz’s Midwestern Native Shrubs and Trees
I just finished reading the recently published gardening handbook, Midwestern Native Shrubs and Trees: Gardening Alternatives to Nonnative Species, by Charlotte Adelman and Bernard L. Schwartz. It’s , ...
Add a Dash of Style to Your Porch or Yard with Bold Inflatable Furniture
We think about our bedrooms, our living rooms; spend days choosing wall colors, curtains, and accent pieces. But, let’s face it, most of us give very little thought to what awaits people once they ...
