Recent Blog Posts Showing 151 - 175 of 200 « first 3 4 5 6 7 8 Winter Cat Care Shorter days and colder temperatures can have the same depressing effects on pets as they do on pet owners. Fortunately, there are easy ways cat owners can keep their furry family members happy and healthy all winter long. Winter Poultry Care Chickens are much tougher than they appear and they only need a little extra care during the winter months. Here are a few essential tips to consider when caring for your chickens throughout the winter. Heated Bird Baths By providing a heated bird bath, backyard birders give their flock an advantage when the world is frozen, and liquid water can attract even more birds to a winter backyard. Getting Ready for Winter Plan ahead to protect your home and property from winter storm damage. Gardening Tips for November You've raked up the leaves but the snow hasn't fallen yet. There are still things in the lawn and garden that need to be done! Preparing Perennials for Winter Perennials can be an easy addition to your flowerbeds that you can enjoy year after year, but without the proper preparation for winter even the hardiest perennials can struggle and may not survive the coldest months. With just a few easy steps, however, you can ensure your perennials come back... 11 Fall Pet Dangers to Avoid The crisp chill of autumn is upon us, that means changing leaves, cozy sweaters, and lots of holidays. But along with all that excitement comes some dangers for your adorable pooch and kitty. Find out the top 11 fall pet dangers to avoid. Maintaining your pastures What can you do in the fall months to preserve and utilize pasture? Even under cool soil temperatures, cool season grasses can produce shoots and new sprouts from the mother plants. Undergrazing can be a problem since horses prefer lush new growth to stemmy, older plants. They also avoid their own... Solutions for Common Late Summer and Fall Lawn Problems The growing season for your lawn is almost over. You might think that all that remains is a quick mow to tidy things up until next spring. You would be quite wrong. Once weeds have appeared in the spring, the seeds are set and your battle with them could take years. - See more at: http://www.agway... Troubleshooting Canning Problems Sometimes, even those who have been home canning for years may run into problems with their food-filled jars. Some problems are related to the condition of the jars or lids and/or how they were filled. Others relate to spoilage of the food or changes the food may have undergone during processing. What to Compost Creating a compost pile is the ultimate in recycling, turning your trash into nutrient-rich black gold for your garden, flowerbeds, or planting containers. - See more at: http://www.agway.com/know_how/lawn_and_garden/garden/what_to_compost.html#sthash.cLqPh06p.dpuf Gardening Tips for July Sit back for a moment and enjoy the fruits of your labor in the garden! There are still tasks to perform in the garden, however your primary concern will be assuring an ample supply of water for your plants. Creating A Compost Pile Starting a compost pile is as easy as following a cooking recipe. Just get the right ingredients together, mix well, and let it cook. In a matter of months you'll have finished "black gold" to mix into the soil of your flower, herb and vegetable gardens. Deterring Aggressive Birds Birds may face dangers in their everyday lives both while eating, flying, or perching. The danger may be from one of their own kind who feels his territory has been invaded. Other dangers include larger birds who will kill and eat smaller birds, squirrels who raid the bird feeders, insects who... Spring Bird Feeding Spring is the perfect time to feed backyard birds: migrating birds returning to their northern ranges need to replenish their energy after a long journey, and resident birds raising families have hungry nestlings to feed. Backyard birders who know how to feed birds in spring can help keep their... How to tell if your Dog has Fleas Left untreated, chronic infestations not only make your dog miserable but can lead to infection and more serious flea-related diseases. Being aware of the signs and symptoms of flea infestations, along with prompt treatment, will help you keep your dog and her environment a healthy one. Mulch Chart Mulch adds the finishing touch to your home's landscaping but it's not just a pretty frame, mulch offers many other benefits as well... Grass Germination Germination is dependent on soil temperature and available soil moisture. Most cool season species, like those listed below, will not start the germination process until soil temperatures are above 50° F. Warmer soil temperature results in a faster germination rate. Gardening Tips for March March is a great time to have your lawn & garden soil tested. Your lawn & garden will also need a spring feeding. See your local Agway dealer for spreaders and fertilizers. If you need a moss or garden weed killer, it can be applied at the same time as the fertilizer, just let your dealer know. Planning Your Garden To create a garden with beauty and balance, begin with planning, not digging. A way to start a plan is by drawing a sketch of all garden areas. Starting Seeds Indoors Start your garden early by sowing seeds in containers indoors. Any container that drains well can be used, but many gardeners prefer peat pots or pellets placed in flats or plastic flats with many sections that are sold specifically for the purpose. Either way you choose to do it, you will gain... Winter Birding Essentials When the weather outside is frightful, birding can be delightful. To attract the greatest number of species in the winter, it is important to have a number of different feeders available. Understanding Plant Nutrition What elements are needed for your plants to grow at their best? Did you know you can spot possible nutrient deficiencies in your plants? Bird in Storms From thunderstorms and tornadoes to hurricanes and blizzards, how do birds survive treacherous storms that can cause thousands, even millions of dollars of damage to well-prepared communities? Interesting Facts About Wood Pellet Fuel Did you know one ton of wood pellets has the energy equivalency of 2.8 barrels of #2 fuel oil. Click to find out more facts!
Winter Cat Care Shorter days and colder temperatures can have the same depressing effects on pets as they do on pet owners. Fortunately, there are easy ways cat owners can keep their furry family members happy and healthy all winter long.
Winter Poultry Care Chickens are much tougher than they appear and they only need a little extra care during the winter months. Here are a few essential tips to consider when caring for your chickens throughout the winter.
Heated Bird Baths By providing a heated bird bath, backyard birders give their flock an advantage when the world is frozen, and liquid water can attract even more birds to a winter backyard.
Gardening Tips for November You've raked up the leaves but the snow hasn't fallen yet. There are still things in the lawn and garden that need to be done!
Preparing Perennials for Winter Perennials can be an easy addition to your flowerbeds that you can enjoy year after year, but without the proper preparation for winter even the hardiest perennials can struggle and may not survive the coldest months. With just a few easy steps, however, you can ensure your perennials come back...
11 Fall Pet Dangers to Avoid The crisp chill of autumn is upon us, that means changing leaves, cozy sweaters, and lots of holidays. But along with all that excitement comes some dangers for your adorable pooch and kitty. Find out the top 11 fall pet dangers to avoid.
Maintaining your pastures What can you do in the fall months to preserve and utilize pasture? Even under cool soil temperatures, cool season grasses can produce shoots and new sprouts from the mother plants. Undergrazing can be a problem since horses prefer lush new growth to stemmy, older plants. They also avoid their own...
Solutions for Common Late Summer and Fall Lawn Problems The growing season for your lawn is almost over. You might think that all that remains is a quick mow to tidy things up until next spring. You would be quite wrong. Once weeds have appeared in the spring, the seeds are set and your battle with them could take years. - See more at: http://www.agway...
Troubleshooting Canning Problems Sometimes, even those who have been home canning for years may run into problems with their food-filled jars. Some problems are related to the condition of the jars or lids and/or how they were filled. Others relate to spoilage of the food or changes the food may have undergone during processing.
What to Compost Creating a compost pile is the ultimate in recycling, turning your trash into nutrient-rich black gold for your garden, flowerbeds, or planting containers. - See more at: http://www.agway.com/know_how/lawn_and_garden/garden/what_to_compost.html#sthash.cLqPh06p.dpuf
Gardening Tips for July Sit back for a moment and enjoy the fruits of your labor in the garden! There are still tasks to perform in the garden, however your primary concern will be assuring an ample supply of water for your plants.
Creating A Compost Pile Starting a compost pile is as easy as following a cooking recipe. Just get the right ingredients together, mix well, and let it cook. In a matter of months you'll have finished "black gold" to mix into the soil of your flower, herb and vegetable gardens.
Deterring Aggressive Birds Birds may face dangers in their everyday lives both while eating, flying, or perching. The danger may be from one of their own kind who feels his territory has been invaded. Other dangers include larger birds who will kill and eat smaller birds, squirrels who raid the bird feeders, insects who...
Spring Bird Feeding Spring is the perfect time to feed backyard birds: migrating birds returning to their northern ranges need to replenish their energy after a long journey, and resident birds raising families have hungry nestlings to feed. Backyard birders who know how to feed birds in spring can help keep their...
How to tell if your Dog has Fleas Left untreated, chronic infestations not only make your dog miserable but can lead to infection and more serious flea-related diseases. Being aware of the signs and symptoms of flea infestations, along with prompt treatment, will help you keep your dog and her environment a healthy one.
Mulch Chart Mulch adds the finishing touch to your home's landscaping but it's not just a pretty frame, mulch offers many other benefits as well...
Grass Germination Germination is dependent on soil temperature and available soil moisture. Most cool season species, like those listed below, will not start the germination process until soil temperatures are above 50° F. Warmer soil temperature results in a faster germination rate.
Gardening Tips for March March is a great time to have your lawn & garden soil tested. Your lawn & garden will also need a spring feeding. See your local Agway dealer for spreaders and fertilizers. If you need a moss or garden weed killer, it can be applied at the same time as the fertilizer, just let your dealer know.
Planning Your Garden To create a garden with beauty and balance, begin with planning, not digging. A way to start a plan is by drawing a sketch of all garden areas.
Starting Seeds Indoors Start your garden early by sowing seeds in containers indoors. Any container that drains well can be used, but many gardeners prefer peat pots or pellets placed in flats or plastic flats with many sections that are sold specifically for the purpose. Either way you choose to do it, you will gain...
Winter Birding Essentials When the weather outside is frightful, birding can be delightful. To attract the greatest number of species in the winter, it is important to have a number of different feeders available.
Understanding Plant Nutrition What elements are needed for your plants to grow at their best? Did you know you can spot possible nutrient deficiencies in your plants?
Bird in Storms From thunderstorms and tornadoes to hurricanes and blizzards, how do birds survive treacherous storms that can cause thousands, even millions of dollars of damage to well-prepared communities?
Interesting Facts About Wood Pellet Fuel Did you know one ton of wood pellets has the energy equivalency of 2.8 barrels of #2 fuel oil. Click to find out more facts!