 | Passing the Buck . . . and the Doe and the Fawn
After generations of dwelling in close proximity to humans, modern deer aren't afraid of us anymore. Hungry and bold, when winter comes, deer aren't afraid to help themselves to a meal in your back yard. Natural deterrents work best to keep deer away from your landscaping. |
 | Enjoy Outdoor Accessories All Year-round
The beautiful new urns on your deck or patio were a sight to behold this summer. Overflowing with brightly colored flowers, they brought you pleasure all season. But now that the colder weather is setting in, do you need to unplant them and store them out of sight where no one can enjoy them? |
 | Mother Nature Provides Ways to Help You Warm up Your Home and Spend Time with Family and Friends
When the weather outside grows cooler, gathering with loved ones around a warm fireplace can be delightful. Here's what you need to know about getting ready for fireplace season. |
 | Pick a Feeder, Any Feeder
Backyard bird feeding is an easy way to enjoy wildlife up close and personal. Feeders, and the beautiful birds that perch upon them, can brighten up any garden or yard. More important, however, is that bird feeding is very beneficial to the outdoor pets we adore so much. |
 | Composting Fall Leaves Turns Garden Trash into Treasure
Fall is a great time to try your hand at turning this year's yard debris into next year's natural fertilizer. |
| New Light for Outdoor Living Spaces
As cooler weather approaches, home owners spend as much time outdoors as possible. Making outdoor spaces more livable not only increases the value of a home, but can make a house feel larger and allow its occupants to enjoy the best nature has to offer. |
 | Avoiding the 'Rakes and Pains' of Autumn Yard Work
Consider the number of Americans injured in yard work accidents every autumn and you may begin to suspect that "fall" is actually short for "pitfall." Here are some tips for avoiding common fall mishaps like back injuries, tumbles from ladders and lawn mower accidents. |
 | Lackluster Lawn? Four Fast, Simple Steps for Fall Lawn Care
Fall is the time to repair summer-damaged, lackluster lawns and prepare for the winter season. Follow these four fast, simple fall lawn-care steps to promote a greener, better-looking, lush lawn next season. |
 | Out of Tragedy Comes Reminder to Put Tractor Safety First
More than half of all farm tractors are not equipped with a roll-over protective structure. If ROPS and seat belts were added to older tractors that are not equipped with ROPS and seat belts, approximately 350 lives would be saved annually on U.S. farms and rural settings. |
 | Secrets of Season-long Stunning Color in Your Garden
In summer, there's drought; in winter, snow and cold. Does it seem like Mother Nature is determined to leach the color from your garden? It is possible to keep your garden colorful much of the year. All you need is the right combination of plants and a little green thumb savvy. |
 | Green Gardening: Save Time, Money and the Environment
Everyone wants a beautiful landscape but most people feel they lack the time and expertise to cultivate the results they want. With a few simple eco-friendly changes in your fall landscape care, you can get more beautiful results with a limited investment of time and effort. |
 | Don't Let Uninvited Feathered Visitors 'Fowl' Your Outdoor Fun
Geese can put a major damper on outdoor fun at this time of year, especially for properties near water. Not only do bird droppings make an environment unpleasant, they pose a slip-and-fall hazard, and are a breeding ground for bacteria and disease. Here are tips for non-lethal, effective ways to deter geese. |
 | What You Need to Know Before Planting Tulips
It's a common frustration. You buy 25, 100, maybe even 300 tulip bulbs, plant them in the fall and enjoy a great display in the spring. But the following spring, all you get is a smattering of flowers and maybe a bunch of leaves. Here is what you need to know. |
 | For the Birds: Feed 'em in Fall to Welcome Them Back in Winter
Humans aren't the only ones who look forward to the autumn harvest. Fall brings a bounty of natural foods for our feathered friends, too. But while they're feasting on fall's cornucopia of delicacies, birds are also planning ahead, taking note of yards with bird feeders that can help them weather winter's cold. |
 | Durable Decks Add Enjoyment and Long-Term Value
Building a sturdy deck is one way homeowners are creating a home they can enjoy more now, while looking smartly ahead in case they want to sell later. . |
