Michigan State University has three tenets for making your Christmas tree last: “Fresh Tree, Fresh Cut, Fresh Water”. Obviously, this means that in order to enjoy a great-looking, long-lasting tree throughout the Christmas season, you have to start with the best tree available. And that means ...
9 Tips To Make Your Christmas Tree Take Up Water & Last Longer
There are three critical things that the experts agree on when it comes to keeping a Christmas tree alive. At least two of them are related to water. In fact, if you reduce it down to one critical thing, it would be managing the tree’s water. Here’s how to make sure your Christmas tree gets all ...
12 Ways to Extend the Growing Season in Your Garden
Gardeners know if you live in a cooler climate, winters can drag on and on. By the end of the winter season, most green thumbs are eager to start planting, and in fall, it’s always a rush to get the last of the harvest in before that first frost. Figuring out how to extend your growing season ...
Hibiscus Full Growing Guide (Plant, Grow, and Care)
Do you ever find yourself staring out your window longing for a tropical vacation? Well, you might not be able to jump on a plane right now, but one thing you can do is bring the tropics to your own backyard by planting hibiscus flowers. This guide will teach you how to grow and care for ...
12 Best Heated Bird Baths for Your Winter Garden
Adding a bird bath to your backyard space is one of the easiest ways to attract birds and other wildlife to your garden. But what do you do in winter when your bird bath freezes over? Add a heated bird bath, of course! Heated bird baths come in all kinds of classic and stylish shapes and sizes. ...
How to Increase Houseplant Humidity with a Pebble Tray
Most houseplants are tropical plants that love heat and humidity. However, it can be hard to maintain adequate humidity levels indoors, especially in winter when heating units are running, and fireplaces are blazing. Low humidity can cause a number of issues in houseplants. Dry environments can ...
28 Cold Storage Fruits & Vegetables—No Preserving, No Refrigerating!
Cold storage is a traditional method of storing fruits and vegetables for eating throughout the winter months. It is arguably one of the oldest methods of storing food for the winter. And arguably the easiest. Not only is cold storage easy, it’s also inexpensive—read, cheap! This is because cold ...
Growing Ginger in Containers (Step by Step)
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a popular and flavorful spice that is used in many dishes the world over. One of the most cultivated spices in the world, ginger was also one of the first crops to ever be exported from Asia. Today, this tasty rhizome is a popular plant to grow among home gardeners ...
5 Best Humidifiers for Houseplants + DIY Ways to Humidify
During the winter months, fireplaces, space heaters, and other heating elements can dramatically reduce humidity levels in your home. Although you may not notice it, the dry air can spell disaster for your houseplants, particularly if you keep humidity-loving tropicals. Adding a humidifier to ...
12 Tips for Creating a Winter Bird Habitat
Creating a winter habitat for wild birds can increase the diversity of wildlife in your backyard and help vulnerable species make it through the cold winter months. By choosing the right plants, adding a water feature, and other elements, you can make your backyard irresistible to non-migratory ...