Bob’s Blog
Keeping Critters Out
In our last couple blog posts, we’ve looked at couple of common garden critters that can cause headaches for gardeners. In this post, I wanted to look at some easy solutions to consider. Of course, there’s a whole plethora of animals and bugs that would like a tasty feast so here are some general tips to take care of unwanted guests.
Gardening is NOT Cancelled
Gardening is not cancelled this year. In fact, it’s probably one of the healthiest things you can be doing right now.
Getting Water Features Ready for Winter
Winter is on its way and its icy grasp can easily damage water features in your garden. Water expands 8% when it freezes. This expansion packs enough force to crack solid rock! We definitely need to keep this in mind when getting our water features ready for winter.
Outdoor Kitchens
Today there are appliances and electronics available to turn your backyard paradise into a true extension of your house. Perhaps the most popular option is building a fully functioning outdoor kitchen. This isn’t your parent’s old, busted grill.
Time to Build
With fall and winter approaching, now is the perfect time to start planning projects for the otherwise pretty boring gardening season that is winter in our region. So what can you do in the garden during the fall and winter? Aside from organizing tools and tidying up garden beds, you can also build stuff!