This post is sponsored by Husqvarna. It’s spring. You walk outside to be greeted with warm rays of sunshine, chirping birds, that fresh spring-y scent in the air, a mild feeling of euphoria, AND the sudden realization that your yard looks like winter dropped a bomb on it. Maybe your yard was blanketed in snow, or your plants don’t like ice, or the yard just wasn’t a priority when yardwork and cozying up to the fireplace were the two alternatives. Whatever the reason, spring is an ideal time to lay the groundwork for a rockin’ lawn and garden you can enjoy all summer. Join us in this first of two articles where we’ll be tackling sprucing up our lawn and spring garden and checking out several of our sponsor Husqvarna’s Battery series cordless outdoor power equipment tools in the process. Read More
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Seeds vs Starts – Pros and Cons
Anyone who reads our garden articles on regular basis knows that I talk a lot about the cost-effectiveness of growing your own plants from seed. However, there are plenty of good reasons to use starts instead of doing all the work yourself. With seeds vs starts, it’s just a question of what works best for you. I created this overview to help gardeners figure out which one of these methods would work best for their current situation. You might even decide to opt for a mixture of both like I did. Read More