Monthly Archives: March 2012
How to Revive Frost Damaged Plants
So, you didn’t exactly get to protecting your plants when the frost came–for whatever reason–and they’re now drooping and brown. It happens to all of us. Just last year we lost most of our tomato harvest to an early frost and they were ready for harvest! Never again. Anyway, most of your plants will come […]
Suncast GC1500B Portable Outdoor Gardening Center
I love spring! I love the smell of new growth, the sound of the birds returning, the ever lengthening days, the first glimpse of green appearing, the crocuses peeking out of the snow, and of course the wonderful sight of the spring bulbs magically sprouting from the cold soil; daffodils, tulips and the like. I […]
5 “Must Haves” When Looking For a Potting Bench
So it’s time to relieve the back ache when settling in for the annual ritual of preparing your hanging baskets and the like? Here’s five “must have” features to look for when you start your search for a great potting bench. 1 – Get the height right Make sure it’s of the right height. There’s […]
Roll on Spring
Old Man Winter is finally retreating it seems up here in Canada. It’s been a long stretch as the snow came in some 5 months ago, and is still with us but it is diminishing slowly. Five long months since we packed all the patio furniture cushions up in our new Lifetime Extra Large Storage […]
10 Ways to Protect yourself while Working Outside
Working outside can be a dangerous job. Most of the time you’re working with sharp tools and exposed to the hot sun for long periods of time. In order to stay healthy and robust so you can work on your garden or lawn more, you need to take care of your body. I’ve found that […]