Ivy is the common name for a species of about 20 different evergreen perennial plants. Depending on where they grow, they can be both ground creepers and climbers of nearby rocks, trees, buildings, or anything else that their stems can grab onto. When ivy has a solid base, it can climb up to heights of…
My family absolutely loves these spicy breaded fried green beans straight out of a deep fryer in which I wanted to take the recipe on the road for camping in which I cooked them on the Blackstone Griddle. They don’t stay together quite as well but the end result is still so good it is…
Hummingbirds make for a beautiful visitor to backyards everywhere. They come in vibrant, beautiful colors and their small stature gives them a grace that few other creatures can match. There is nothing quite like looking out the back window and seeing them flying around the yard. One of the best ways to attract them to…
Peppers are one of the most universally loved vegetables out there. They go with just about anything and they are simple enough to grow that just about anyone can plant them in a backyard garden or even in a small apartment window garden. Most people enjoy the taste and health benefits of the bell pepper,…
A couple of geese seen in passing makes for a friendly sight. But what about when those geese begin to multiply in numbers? Even worse, what happens when they decide to make your yard their focal habitat for the foreseeable future? The simple fact of the matter is that geese can make life difficult for…
Mulch is of great use to your home landscape or your garden. It adds beauty, definition, and class to any landscape, not to mention that it controls weeds and keeps moisture in for your growing plants. Unfortunately, mulch also can attract bugs. Some bugs may do good things such as eating other bugs; however, many…
Fishing is a pastime that goes back hundreds of years. Throughout the years it has evolved from a simple need for food into something that people do for leisure or as a competitive sport. No matter the reason, fishing has remained popular throughout the world for all these years. When it comes to fishing, there…
Depending on the climate that you live in, there is a chance that a lot of rain could come your way. While a little bit of rain is always good for keeping the grass properly hydrated, there is also the chance that too much of it could wind up turning your grass brown. We all…
Mulching can be a great application for any garden or yard. In addition to having nutrients that can benefit most flowers and plants, it can actually work to keep weeds at bay by cutting off their roots from the nutrients that they need. One of the more commonly misunderstood things about mulching is the difference…
Mulch is a type of material that is meant to protect the top of the soil. Despite this protective layer, mulch allows both air and water down into the plant roots. Mulch is also a great way to give your garden a cleaner aesthetic and can even contribute to the overall theme of a particular…