Keeping Critters at Bay: Tips to Protect Your Vegetable Garden

Mole crawls out of a wormhole in vegetable gardenThere’s nothing quite as satisfying as cultivating your own vegetable garden—until uninvited critters decide to make it their personal buffet. From rabbits and deer to squirrels and birds, wildlife can wreak havoc on your hard-earned harvest. But, with a few clever tricks and strategies, you can protect your vegetable garden from pesky critters. Let’s explore some effective methods to keep unwanted visitors at bay.  Continue reading Keeping Critters at Bay: Tips to Protect Your Vegetable Garden

Annuals or Perennials: What to Plant

Blue and purple hydrangeas in full bloom.Spring is just around the corner; before we know it, all the snow will be melted, and it’ll be time to start tending to the gardens. Take a look around your yard: what are you growing this year? When you head to the nursery, your plant purchasing options come down to two primary categories: annuals or perennials. Today, we’re going to share the things you need to know about each prior to planting.

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