If your fall biking goals include finding the perfect trail for viewing New England’s iconic fall foliage, Bicycling magazine just made it easier by naming two local trails as national standouts for fall rides.Source: These 2 New England bike rides are great for fall...
Using the right techniques for cutting grass are key to keeping it looking its best. Ditch these bad habits from your maintenance routine now.Source: The Best Ways to Mow a Lawn to Keep It Healthy | Better Homes & Gardens
“Use your head first to rid your vegetable garden of weeds, not your hoe,” said long-time garden-to-table expert Kath LaLiberte. “First you need to know how weeds are getting into your garden. Then you can build defenses to keep them out. To reduce...
What will New England’s famous fall foliage season look like this year? Yankee magazine just published its first fall foliage forecast, which predicts this year has the potential for “a big color punch.”Source: Here’s Yankee magazine’s first fall foliage...
Shopping for flower bulbs: It’s one of the more joyful summertime garden chores, certainly better than dragging hoses and sprinklers around or keeping ahead of the most incorrigible weeds. But there are a few things to consider before you go shopping.Source: Tips on...
Autumn is the perfect time to plant bulbs, perennials, and more before winter sets in. Next spring, your new plants will get off to a stronger start.Source: Which Plants to Start Growing in Fall | Better Homes & Gardens
Garden beds and borders, artfully filed with a colorful tapestry of flowers and foliage, are always in vogue…To design (or redesign) a lower-maintenance, longer-interest bed or border, follow these tips.Source: Steps for a Garden with Long Interest and Less...
Although the majority of pruning in the garden takes place in late winter or early spring, there is a group of trees and shrubs that can be pruned in midsummer, when they are semi-dormant. Source: Tip of the Week: Summer Pruning of Evergreens –...
There’s another improvement that can beautify your home, boost curb appeal, and lower your energy bills at the same time. And while it can still be costly, sometimes a squirrel will do the job for free… Trees.Source: Don’t sweat it, plant it: Trees boost...
