7 PRO TIPS FOR FALL SOIL PREPARATION YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

Some fall tips for your garden by the Staff at McCarty, Mulch & Stone. Start Preparing Your Soil for Fall The advent of autumn marks the end of the growing season in most places. But even as the leaves begin to turn and snaps of cold come on the breeze, a...

The Story Behind Your Christmas Wreath

Robin Sweetser gives us the background story behind the Christmas Wreath for the Old Farmer’s Almanac. What Does a Wreath on Your Door Symbolize? This time of year, Christmas wreaths are hung in every place imaginable—from doors and fences to lampposts and...

How To Put Lights On A Christmas Tree Like A Pro

Emily VanSchmus takes the guess work out of adding lights to your Christmas tree for Better Homes & Gardens. This handy guide will teach you how to hang lights on your Christmas tree. Get our editor-tested tips on how to light artificial Christmas trees and find...

WHAT IS THE HARVEST MOON?

SHINE ON, HARVEST MOON! FACTS AND FOLKLORE Here’s a good article on the Harvest moon by Fred Schaaf for The Farmer’s Almanac. In 2021, the Harvest Moon rises on Monday, September 20! The Moon will appear full for about three days around this time, from Sunday morning...

What You Need To Know To Eliminate Weeds From Your Garden

Here’s a good article on ridding your yard of weeds by Andreas Beck for Better Homes & Gardens. Wild plants that pop up where you don’t want them can be tough to control. Fortunately, there are plenty of tips and tricks that will help you get rid of...