outdoor gardening

Protecting Outdoor Décor the Right Way Before It’s Too Late

November 28, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Your lawn flamingos, porch lanterns, charming garden gnomes, and seasonal wreaths have one enemy in common: time. Or more specifically, weather, sun, moisture, critters, and unexpected chaos that turn once-beautiful décor into faded, cracked, or moldy sadness. Outdoor décor is one of those things we invest in with joy—because who doesn’t love a space that…

The Forgotten Step That Protects Outdoor Faucets and Hoses from Cracking

November 12, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Few things ruin a sunny afternoon faster than reaching for your garden hose, only to find a frozen, cracked faucet or a hose that has split apart. Homeowners often take care of their lawns, plants, and outdoor furniture, yet completely forget about a step that can save hundreds of dollars in damage. The cold weather,…

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Should I Use Enviro Ice On My Plants? by Kathryn Vercillo Every week, I receive food from Hungryroot. It's a great…
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How to Protect Boxwoods From Winter Burn

Your boxwoods may look perfectly healthy in October, but by February, those beautiful green shrubs could be covered in ugly brown and bronze patches. It’s a frustrating sight, especially when you’ve spent years growing a neatly trimmed hedge or invested money in landscaping around your home. The culprit is often winter burn, a common problem…

Why Evergreens Need Deep Watering Before Winter

Your evergreen trees may look perfectly healthy in October, but what happens beneath the soil could determine whether they survive the winter without damage. While many gardeners focus on raking leaves, trimming shrubs, and preparing flower beds for freezing temperatures, one important fall gardening task often gets overlooked: watering evergreen trees and shrubs. Unlike deciduous…

Stop Cleaning Up Your Garden This Fall — 7 Things Experts Say to Leave Alone

If your fall gardening routine involves cutting everything back, raking up every leaf, and leaving your flower beds spotless, you might actually be doing more harm than good. While a tidy yard may look appealing, many of those seemingly messy plants and leaves serve an important purpose during the colder months. In fact, some of…

How to Prevent Salt Damage Near Driveway Plantings

Your driveway might be perfectly clear of ice this winter, but the shrubs and flowers growing alongside it could be paying the price. Every time you spread rock salt or another deicing product, some of those chemicals can eventually reach nearby landscaping. By spring, you may notice brown evergreen needles, damaged leaves, or plants that…