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As the frost of winter retreats and the promise of spring looms, gardeners across the United States prepare to coax their gardens back to life. However, the diverse climates spanning the country mean that early spring garden care varies widely. In this blog, we'll explore universal garden care tips tailored to suit the spectrum of climates found across the United States, ensuring that your garden blossoms beautifully regardless of where you plant your roots. 1. Soil Preparation: Regardless of your climate, early spring is the perfect time to prepare your soil. Test its pH and amend accordingly. Incorporate organic matter,...

Starting seedlings indoors has many benefits for gardeners and can increase the productivity and variety of your garden. It's not difficult, but does take some special considerations to be sure the seedlings can thrive both indoors and when they are transplanted. Why Start Seeds Indoors? Starting seeds indoors is a great idea for gardeners to… Satisfy winter gardening urges when outdoor gardens are not available. Extend the growing season in northern areas. Add garden variety by enjoying produce that needs more growing time. Enjoy an earlier harvest with staggered seedling plantings. Save money by buying seeds rather than plants. Choose...

Automatic pet food dispensers can be easy and convenient for feeding your pets, but they're not right for every pet's dietary needs. Understanding the pros and cons of these devices can help you decide if one can be suitable to feed your pet. About Automatic Pet Food Containers There are several different styles of automatic pet food dispensers and containers. Some are basic dishes over multiple feeding areas with covers that retract, lift up or otherwise release on a preprogrammed schedule to allow your pet to access the food. Others are larger tubs, jars or containers of food that will...

Winter can be a stressful season even for a horse in its prime. Older horses are even more vulnerable and need some special care considerations to stay healthy and comfortable through the winter. How Senior Horses Have Different Needs It can be difficult to decide when an individual horse has reached its senior years. Just how healthy a horse is, how hard it has worked, what care it has received, where it lives, and the general stresses of life all contribute to a horse’s age beyond the calendar, but in general any horse age 15 or older is considered a...

A windowsill herb garden can add tasty greenery to any kitchen all year long, and is a convenient way to enjoy fresh herbs for pennies. With just a few simple steps, anyone can set up an indoor herb garden. Choose Your Herbs Not all herbs do equally well indoors, but basil, bay, chives, oregano, sage, thyme, rosemary,  parsley, dill, mint and cilantro are easy to grow, even for beginners. Choose the herbs for your windowsill based on your personal tastes for the herbs you will actually use as well as the available space you have for growing them. Choose Pots...