Eileen Ward | Special to the Eagle Creating a water feature in your yard used to be difficult back in the day when lath and plaster or concrete were used for construction. We now have pre-formed pools and pond liners that make it a weekend job. A water feature attracts birds and other wildlife and can…
Chris McKeown | Special to Cincinnati Enquirer Gardening tips and tricks for beginners Ready to elevate your gardening game? These 15 tips will help you grow a greener, healthier garden indoors and out. A couple of days before Mother’s Day, there was a day to celebrate in the world of horticulture. Friday, May 9, was…
Sarah Sekula | Studio Gannett Home improvement contest offers $50,000 for renovation from USA TODAY Content creator Jenna Phipps and USA TODAY are partnering on Project Home Improved to offer $50,000 for your home renovation project. Gannett When it comes to remodeling, creating a special place for your pets is often at the top of…
Eileen Ward | Columnist There are many flowering shrubs and trees either in bloom or just beginning to bloom right now around Southwest Florida. Several people have asked me about the pretty pink trees blooming in the medians. The Tabebuia heterophylla or pink tabebuia is a variety that will grow to 50 feet and so…
Eileen Ward | Columnist On Tuesday we celebrate Earth Day. This holiday was first celebrated in 1970. It is a great day to think about the beautiful environment surrounding us on Marco Island and how to perhaps create habitats (think your yard) that are more friendly and inviting to the environment and the creatures that…
Laura Murphy/Master Gardener | Special to The Times Grow this vegetable and get hooked on gardening Tyler Gough, director of Indy Urban Acres, says you’ll get hooked on gardening once you start growing your own tomatoes. Residents can receive help identifying plant diseases and insects, conducting soil tests, and more. The Master Gardener Hotline is…
Kyle J. Russell | Contributor Jonathan is a fourth-generation entrepreneur from a family of Persian rug merchants. He struck out on his own to start Eyely, a premium home décor brand that he’s growing on Temu. In 1914, Jonathan’s great-grandfather built a thriving business in Iran, selling exquisite Persian rugs. It was a time when…
Here are 11 plants to attract hummingbirds to your garden Plan your hummingbird garden using these 11 plants. Angela Peterson and Lou Saldivar, Wochit Get ready to garden with gardening-related activities in March. Whether you are dreaming of sowing seeds, starting a rain garden with native Wisconsin plants, or looking for garden art, find your…
