Archive for the ‘Yard and Garden’ Category

Featured Maintenance: Annual lawnmower tune-up

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If you are like most of the estimated 54 million homeowners who cut their grass every weekend, then you have a lawn mower powered by a gasoline engine. Just like the engine in your car, there are a few key maintenance items you can take care of to restore your mower to peak performance.

Use Cold Frames to Beat the Cold

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A cold frame is a simple and inexpensive way to enjoy fresh vegetables without having a full greenhouse.

Garden Maintenance for January and February

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January is a great time to start preparing for the gardening season in North Carolina.

Planning a Second Season Garden

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Enjoy fresh home grown produce well in to the Fall months by planning your Second Season garden now.

Are Ants Driving You Insane?

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Don’t waste your time killing the worker ants and waiting for new ones to come back and do the same job. If you understand the nature of ants and their intelligence and capabilities, you can easily and quickly outsmart them and keep your home ant-free.