Before you head to the first garden center or garden nursery this year, I hope you have a plan. Bad things happen if you don't. From overbuying to overspending to purchasing inferior plants. Here are my top tips before heading out to the garden centers. Let's get the most bang for our buck this year! Here are my best plant-buying tips. Have a set budget Last year, an acquaintance confessed she spent $900 on annuals. She was ... Read More »
Spring garden prep made fun again….
As we anticipate spring's arrival, there's no reason to twiddle our green thumbs while waiting. Let's get a jumpstart with spring garden prep. Getting a few chores checked off our to-do list is vital. This will free up time doing more enjoyable gardening activities when the time comes. Planting indoor seeds, anyone? Like a lightswitch. It seems like spring comes in an instant, and there is so much to plan and do! One day it's snowing, the ... Read More »
Seven ways to recycle that live Christmas Tree!
Now that Christmas is over what are you going to do with your live Christmas tree? Those fallen needles are starting to stick in your socks. Ouch! But...you did pay over $100 for that tree. It seems like such a waste to just toss it to the curb. Maybe you are one of the lucky ones. One of those people who live in a place where the municipality takes the trees and turns them into mulch for the town or village. Fine. Nothing wrong with ... Read More »
Merry & Bright Christmas Central double tree giveaway! Over $575 value!!
When do you decorate for Christmas? Is it the day after Halloween, the day after Thanksgiving, or somewhere in between? I know a few people who won't put up their tree until a week or so before Christmas. This year, we started a little early due to some unexpected snowfall. It put us all in a festive mood! And I confess this is the first year I allowed Christmas music to be played in October. No wonder I'm so excited to have teamed ... Read More »
