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Chives in full bloom

Do Chives Need Full Sun?

April 17, 2023February 27, 2023 by Leslie Colt

I can’t think of anything except dessert that doesn’t taste better with a few chives. Chives enhance the taste of pizza, pasta, and even potatoes so if you’re wondering if you should add chives to your garden and asking, What type of soil do … Read more

Categories Gardening Tags backyard, chives, chives health benefits, gardening
Parsnips growing in a garden

How Long Do Parsnips Take to Grow

March 4, 2023February 26, 2023 by James Green

If you’re looking for a vegetable to add to your garden that will keep you full and nourished, with a taste between a carrot and a sweet potato, parsnips may be the perfect addition. The only downside of this superfood is parsnips have a … Read more

Categories Gardening Tags backyard, gardening, growing parsnips, parsnips, planting
Mint leaf in a garden

Does Mint Need Full Sun

March 4, 2023February 25, 2023 by Dustin Baldwin

If you think mint is just a summer herb great for garnishing picnics and barbeques, you’re missing the entire “mint experience.” It pairs well with everything from salads to cocktails and even has health benefits that will cool your body temperature and regulate your … Read more

Categories Gardening Tags backyard, backyard mint, herbs, mint, mint health benefits
spinach being harvested

How Long Does Spinach Take To Grow

April 17, 2023February 24, 2023 by Beth Lewis

Spinach is one of those vegetables that you either love or hate. For me, it’s delicious, a nostalgic memory of my youth that I’ve carried with me through adulthood. Not only is it a superfood packed with cancer-fighting antibodies, but it’s incredibly versatile. You … Read more

Categories Gardening Tags backyard, gardening, growing vegetables, Spinach
Buffalo grazing on grass

How To Identify Buffalo Grass

March 4, 2023February 23, 2023 by Beth Lewis

  If you live in a cold climate and are wondering if the grass that’s growing in your backyard is Buffalo Grass or Bouteloua dactyloides the chances are very slim. Buffalo grass is found in warm, dry climates and needs a soil temperature of … Read more

Categories Gardening Tags backyard, buffalo grass, buffalograss, grass
floating solar lights

Solar Color Lights For Outdoors

April 17, 2023February 23, 2023 by Leslie Colt

Today’s world of technology makes everything easy. Just about anything you want to know is a finger’s type away, or you can ask Alexa. Either way, there’s practically nothing that hasn’t evolved to make our lives more comfortable, and outside lighting is no different. … Read more

Categories Gardening Tags backyard, Backyard lighting, solar lighting, solar power lighting, solar power lights
Family playing in the pool with privacy fence

Pool Privacy Screen Ideas

April 17, 2023February 19, 2023 by Dustin Baldwin

Pool Privacy There’s nothing better than spending a day in the cool waters and privacy of pool on a hot summer day. The sun on our backs and backyard games ready to be played, our pool floats beaconing us to relax. Whether it’s a … Read more

Categories Pools Tags backyard, backyard privacy, pool privacy, pools, privacy screens
Man building backyard storage building

Outdoor Toy Storage Ideas

April 18, 2023February 16, 2023 by Leslie Colt

Outdoor toy storage ideas for your backyard You’ve worked all day in your yard – trimmed the roses, mowed the grass, and placed the new trellis for the bougainvillea. It’s time to get ready to entertain. Only your yard doesn’t look the way you … Read more

Categories Decks Tags backyard, furniture with built in storage, ideas for backyard storage, storage
A Possum in a tree

Can Possums Climb Fences

April 23, 2023February 16, 2023 by Suzanne Manhart

It’s not unusual to see squirrels running on fences, climbing trees, and flying from branch to branch, but what about possums? Can possums climb fences or not? How about opossums? Notice the possum’s front claws and thumbs? They are sharp enough to dig into … Read more

Categories Animals Tags animals, backyard, backyard animals, opossums, possums
Lizard climbing on a branch

What Do Backyard Lizards Eat

March 4, 2023February 15, 2023 by James Green

If you’ve ever seen lizards scurrying up a branch or peeping its head from a flower pot, you may wonder what brought them to your yard. Just like any other cold-blooded reptile or wildlife, such as squirrels, possums, and even insects like sweat bees, … Read more

Categories Pests Tags animals, backyard, backyard animals, backyard lizard, lizard, pests
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