Events,Giveaways and the lives of Akron Moms
If you have ever used Impatiens as a colorful bordering plant in your gardens, be sure to stay away from using them for the next 2 years. A serious disease, impatiens powdery mildew, is affecting the plants and causing wide-spread garden disasters. I usually plant between 100 – 125 plants every year in my gardens, [...]
The phrase lyme disease, and the word ‘tick’ can cause fear and trepidation among anyone within ear shot of a deer crossing sign. After a recent back and forth with Glenn Needham of The Ohio State University, I have some things to share, including a tick comparison chart, – and some questions to have you [...]
I love to garden but have found that many tools are not suited for women. Either the tools are too large for our hands or the tools that are “made for women” are cheap and flimsy. I have been able to test out a review set of Patricia Ann Tools for this review. They truly [...]
Does your yard boost or harm your curb appeal? If you are selling your house, this isn’t just for looks but could cost you thousands of dollars or the selling of your house. According to TruGreen’s new Lawn Lifestyles National Survey of America, 79% of homeowners believe that having a healthy yard contributes to the [...]
Guessing. Getting suggestions from neighbors and family- that’s how the art of vegetable gardening happens in most backyards yards around town. But what grows well in one yard might not always work in the next- what’s the deal? You can shake your head and suffer from your fate of thinking that you did not follow [...]
The arrival of spring showers in new ideas on how to beautify our small yard. I am a novice gardener but my green thumb is itching to dig in the dirt soon, regardless. There is something special about changing a plot of dirt into a colorful array of flowering plants, especially after a long, cold [...]
Take these steps this Spring to have a successful vegetable garden this Summer. 1. Know Your Region The success of a vegetable garden depends largely on where you live. Location affects rainfall, sunlight, temperature, growing season and the type of soil you have. Before starting a garden, get to know how Mother Nature works in [...]
I was searching through Amazon today for a gift for my brother in law, and I came across something that I am NOT recommending anyone purchase, but I find it ‘postworthy’. Imagine a scene, like this one from the dumb and dumber movie…. (Jump to 2minutes,40 seconds ) Now, imagine this conversations taking a spin [...]
Plants and flowers add coziness and class to any space. Whether I’m hanging out on my back patio, making our front porch more inviting, or adding a touch of class to a room in our home, plants seem to complete the look. Sometimes, though, I struggle with how to display them. Not any more! I was [...]
In America, 3 out of 10 kids are overweight or obese, childhood obesity is growing at an alarming rate. Educating kids about the important of healthy diets and lifestyles while they are young is so important. That is why the Boys & Girls Clubs of America has partnered with Amway to promote healthy living with [...]
Hot Water in the your horse barn is achieved through a variety of ways. You could use hot water in your barn to wash down your animals, scrub equipment, melt ice, or just have on hand to make life easier around the barn. Hot Water In the Horse Barn Via A Hose Connect your garden [...]
Do you know a mushroom expert in the area? Do you know a naturalist who loves to identify fungus? How about a chef who starts his shopping in the backyard? I would like your help! My husband picked and disposed of 35 POUNDS of mushrooms from our backyard last month! He so wanted to discover [...]
I use to have the prettiest gardens and landscaping in the neighborhood. I love gardening. It comes naturally to me. However, something happened when we moved to this house. I know that the “something” I’m talking about is home remodeling. It takes so much time and energy that there isn’t much left to do stuff [...]
Now that Summer is coming to an end, it is not time for your lawn care to take a holiday. Now is the time to prepare your yard for the winter so that it can survive and thrive next Spring with a thicker, greener, more weed-free lawn. How to Take Charge of Your Lawn this [...]
Elijah is currently in a ‘soil’ unit at school and is learning all about what goes into backyard dirt! My little scientist would say Rocks Clay Sand Humus Worms Microscopic Organisms / Germs Plant Material Nutrients Bugs Rodents Water and who knows what else! Depending on the quality of the soil that you have – [...]
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My name is Cindy, I am an active stay-at-home mom of two kids ages 6 & 8. I am the lead author and developer of this blog. I married my husband Matt in 1998, after dating 4 years through college. My role in our family takes many forms: … [Read More...]
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May 21, 2013