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…
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…
Warm days have caused our gardens to flourish, but this can mean too much of a good thing. Did you ever feel like giving up on your lawn and paving the whole thing? Of course you have, but let’s face it, it is not practical. Your neighbors would probably tar and feather you. Not only…
Once leaves have dropped in autumn, there is a great opportunity to examine the deciduous trees in your garden and determine if some pruning is needed. November through March is an ideal time to get that work done. Evergreen tree pruning should be deferred until early spring. The reasons for pruning include: ⢠Managing damage…
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – A Kansas City homeowner now has a porta potty outside of her suburban home because she’s having such a tough time getting repairs. She blames her neighbor. It’s a complicated project involving aging water lines and zero help from the city or water department because the pipes in question run…
Here’s what you need to know as you make your fall lawn and garden cleanup list. jim Schlett / GETTY IMAGES The air is crisp, you’ve given away all the tomatoes, and summer’s weeds seem like a fading memory. It’s time to put your yard to bed for the winter. And while it’s easy to…
(StatePoint) Want to live your best backyard life? Experts say outdoor flooring can help you do it. “Outdoor flooring can keep grass healthy by providing a solid path over high-traffic areas and define areas of your yard for different uses,” says landscape designer, Doug Scott of Redeem Your Ground. “However, as with interior decorating decisions,…
