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8 Picnic Essentials
The sun is shining and the breeze is fresh; what a great day to be outstide! Looking for a fun and budget-friendly way to enjoy the outdoors? Call your friends and load up the kids in the van, because it's time for a picnic! Picnics don't...
Memorial Day BBQ Essentials
Memorial Day weekend may not be the official summer kick-off, but it can sure feel like it is! With summer-like temperatures and a bright sun overhead, isn't Memorial Day weekend the perfect time to gather friends and family for a BBQ feast?...
Earth Day: Go Green At Home
With Earth Day right around the corner, many of us have started to rethink the way we go about our day-to-day routines for the sake of "going green". "Am I as eco-conscious as I ought to be?" "How many things can I do...
6 Essential Lawn Maintenance Tools
First impressions can be lasting, that's why maintaining the exterior of your home is key. And although hiring a professional gardener to upkeep your lawn is convenient, it can also cost you more than you'd like. With your lawn being one of...
Ice Cream Social
Shop Smarter.com to compare prices and save on a variety of ice cream and sweets. Buy ice cream bowls, serving stands and more for the the perfect ice cream social.
S'mores Summer Party
Compare prices and save on a great selection of patio furniture, fire pits and food at Smarter.com. Buy marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers for the perfect s'mores summer party.
Beach & Park BBQ Picnics
The weather is finally warm enough to have a nice outdoor picnic, but sometimes peanut butter and jelly sandwiches alone won't cut it, and using the park's grill may not sound too appealing. But no need to fret just yet. We've got your...
Fourth of July Party Favors
4th of July is almost here! Browse Smarter.com to find the best deals on party supplies and favors for 4th of July and any occasion. Buy patriotic candy, games and decor at great prices you can only find online. Don't forget to browse our...
Gardening From Scratch: How To Plant...
If you're goal is to create a flower or vegetable garden from scratch, then you're going to have to forgo transplanting bulbs and vines. The true gardeners way of creating a garden is to go straight from seed, but it's not as easy as using an already established plant.
Start With The Soil
Use a tiller to break-up the first three to four inches of soil in the garden. Make sure to take out any stones, weeds, etc. that might make it difficult for the seed to start growing. A seed is very fragile, and any obstructions or nutrient...[Read More]
4 Tips To Plan and Prepare Your...
As February ends, the mind's of gardeners turn to planting and springtime; but is your garden ready to go? Often, winter has ended leaving a few days of 50 degrees per week, and that's the perfect weather to start prepping the garden.
Make a Plan
Your first step is to make a plan for your planting whether it's vegetables or flowers. You need to decide if you want to go with some of the old faithfuls or branch off with something different. Old faithfuls are guaranteed to do well, but may seem boring. New and exciting plants run the...[Read More]
Great Pruning Tips for Landscape...
When you plant a tree or shrub, its' easy to simply forget about it and let nature take its course. I mean, there are thousands of forests out there and no one's pruning them. In reality, new trees and shrubs are open to a variety of illnesses, and pruning is a form of preventative maintenance.
Pruning needs to start right after planting. Take a look at the tree or shrub and find any branches or leaves that are dead or diseased. Don't prune main stalk or any large branches. Large stumps can leave the tree open to disease and...[Read More]
Fruit Tree Perils: Apples and Peaches...
Many people like the idea of using fruit trees as both a landscaping tool and as a food source. My own father had a small grove, and I have extolled the fun and difficulties of growing them.
Fruit trees are never more beautiful than when they flower up before developing fruit and it can turn a yard into a wonderland of colors and scents. However, these trees are not without their problems and can quickly become more of a hassle than a blessing.
Lets talk about the fruit itself. Regardless if it's peaches, apples or pears, it...[Read More]
Plant Care: Too Much of a Good Thing...
Many people don't realize that plants are a lot like humans. We need to eat and exercise in order to have a healthy and strong life. If we get too much or too little of one or the other, it can have serious effects on us.
Plants are the same way. When you start a garden, you know what will happen if a plant gets too little of something, but they require balance like we do. Even in plants, too much of a good thing could lead to disastrous results.
1. Too Much Water. This is one that most people have a basic understanding of but,...[Read More]
If a chainsaw brings to mind only images of lumberjacks in plaid shirts or scenes from horror movies, then you might not have realized how useful a chainsaw is for pruning, cutting firewood or...
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