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Deck Staining 101
For this article, Ace expert Lou Manfredini is going to focus on oil-based stains and why those are the products of his choice. If you have a wood deck, then there is a good chance you have or need to stain it to prolong its life and keep it looking great. There are plenty of choices when it comes to [...]
How to Care for Hanging Baskets
Among the many beautiful flowering plants for hanging baskets available in the nursery are the fuschia, begonia, ivy geranium, petunia, bacopa, verbena, sanvatalia, and calibrachoa. Of course, there is more to choose from to combine and plant the basket of your choice! The list of beautiful plants is endless, so it all depends on color, texture and personal taste. [...]
How To Pack Your Cooler
Summer fun and camping season are in full swing and a big part of summer fun involves packing food and beverages in a cooler. Here are some tips on how to pack a cooler for long and short trips. The Right Cooler Make sure you have a good cooler. Get a rotomolded cooler with insulation at least 2” thick. We [...]
Backyard Birding Tips For Spring
Migration can be hard on a bird. Long distance with changing climates can make locating food a challenge. Just when you thought Spring would be a breeze on birds, it’s actually a tough time for them. Here are a few simple tips you can make to your bird feeding routine in Spring to help them improve the season. What birds [...]
Tips for Keeping Bird Feeders Clean
Did you know that birds can catch and spread diseases from dirty bird feeders and moldy seed? We know you love the birds, so we thought we'd share five quick tips for keeping those bird feeders clean. The birds will love you for it. Clean every 2 weeks. More often during the rainy seasons. Use a mild cleaner. Mix 1 [...]
How To Store Leftover Paint
I t’s rare that you will finish a paint project and find you have used exactly the amount of paint you needed for the job. Leftover paint shouldn’t be discarded because you never know when it might come in handy for touch–ups or other unrelated projects, never mind that throwing it away wastes money. However, you need to store leftover [...]
Clearing the Air with Houseplants
Did you know that growing houseplants will help clean the air inside your home? Houseplants are very beneficial in the air we breathe. They purify and renew our indoor air by filtering out the toxins and carbon dioxide we exhale, and then replace it with clean oxygen! It is proven that some plants do an excellent job of cleaning [...]
How to Can Jams and Preserves
Want to know how easy making your own jams and preserves can be? Watch this quick video for an overall look at the process. You'll love the taste, your body will love the lack of preservatives, and your wallet will love the savings.
How To Water Plants Effectively
The heat is here. You know you need to water but how do you know if you’re giving them too much or too little water, or even watering your plants properly? Different types of plants, whether grass, trees, flowers, potted plants or garden vegetables, require specific amounts of water. We've designed some tips on how to give your plants [...]
Organic Lawn Care Tips
A natural, organic approach to lawn care can yield a beautiful, lush green lawn, along with environmental benefits. While it may take a little more time, organic lawn care lets nature do its thing and helps the grass grow just as green. Keep reading to find out how the way you fertilize, water and even mow can have health [...]
Starting Crops From Seeds Guide
Nothing taste better then fresh fruits, veggies and herbs from the garden. And one of the most rewarding ways to build your garden is to start it with your own seeds. Often there is confusion on when to start planting seeds indoors and when to start planting seeds outdoors. We were excited when we found this helpful guide from [...]
How to Open and Close a Paint Can
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Starting Seeds Indoors
Starting Seeds indoors Winter has been holding on and most of us die hard gardeners are trying to push the season! One nice day seems to herald the onset of spring, but is quickly followed by a week of rain, or the forecast of snow in higher elevations. Thank goodness for the opportunity to start flower and vegetable seed indoors! It’s [...]
Growing Garlic for Summer Harvest
Growing Garlic for Summer Harvest Summer has finally come to a close, but there are still lots of things to do and grow in the garden. Fall veggies such as broccoli, beets, kale, onions and some lettuces/spinach are all great to be planting now, along with all your bulbs for spring, including Garlic. Planting garlic now, will ensure [...]
Common Summer Garden Problems
Common Summer Garden Problems This time of year, the summer planting season is winding down and we are now into weeding and maintenance mode. The big push to get plants in for summer colour is done. Now it’s time for filling in empty spots and popping in fresh colour. Vegetables are flourishing and it’s time for fall planting of [...]
Summer Pots
Summer Pots Summer is finally here and we are inundated with anything and everything we could possibly want for our pots…only problem? What goes where? What’s best for sun? Partial sun? Shade? Here are just a few ideas of plants and possibilities for your pots. Anything that says full sun should have at least 6 hours of direct sun to [...]
Herbs, Edibles & Successive Planting
Herbs, Edibles & Successive Planting Now is a great time to start planting herbs in your garden. The temperatures at night are still cool, but thyme, oregano, sage, rosemary, chives, mint, tarragon and fennel are all hardy enough to deal with our spring nights. As for vegetables; beets, broccoli, cabbage, peas, potatoes, strawberries, spinach and lettuce are ready to go [...]
Installing a Hose Bib
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Planting Spring Bulbs
Planting Spring Bulbs Here we are about to go into winter and all thoughts are on what we can plant now for the spring. As gardeners we are always dreaming about what we can plant now for the coming season. In the fall it’s all about bulbs! Daffodils, Tulips, Crocus, Scilla, Snowdrops, Alliums, Garlic and more. These beauties can [...]
Bee Keeping
Replacing Dead colonies If you kept bees last year you are probably in the same boat I am and have dead hives to fill. You need to order replacement packages ASAP and prepare your hive for a new colony. When preparing a dead out for new bees it is necessary to strip the hive down to the bottom board [...]
Earthquake Preparedness
Earthquake Preparedness After our little earthquake during the Christmas/New Year’s holiday, I thought a short little earthquake preparedness check list might be in order. Most of us have the majority of these items ready in case we have a winter storm, but a few more items would not be a bad idea in your emergency kit. Drinking water for [...]
Chalked Furniture Paint Now Available
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Its Staining Season – products for cleaning and staining
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What to use when cleaning Composite Decks
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