If you managed to keep your poinsettia alive since last year you probably have a completely green plant that you hope will once again turn red, or pink, or white. But will it, and when will it happen? The Red Parts of the Poinsettia Aren’t Flowers In case you were wondering, the red portions of […]
3 Tricks to Stay Cool Without Using Your Air Conditioner
The dog days of summer are upon us and your air conditioner is probably working overtime to keep you and your family cool. To help save on energy costs consider these three tricks to chill without running up your cooling bill. Curtain call When the day’s heat has begun to subside, but things are still […]
Upgrade Your Backyard: How to Define and Design Outdoor Dining
Who doesn’t love an upgrade? Whether it’s a bump-up to first-class, an upgraded room for your hotel stay, or upgraded finishes in your new construction home—getting more than the average always feels good. Well, why not upgrade your outdoors? Consider these ways to define and design outdoor dining. Define your space If you’ve got outdoor […]
2 More Things That Attract Wasps to Your Yard, and What You Can Do
If you’ve been having to duck and dodge the flight of an unusually high number of wasps around your yard this summer there’s a good reason. Certain conditions on your property may actually be attracting these winged critters. Here are two more things that are attracting wasps to your yard. Open Trash Cans This shouldn’t surprise […]
3 Tips for Pulling Weeds
Weeds are the bane of any landscape’s existence. They’re the only elements in your yard that require absolutely no maintenance. You don’t need to water them. You don’t need to fertilize them. They just grow—and out of control, if you let them. Through drought and frost many weeds stand unscathed, while your plants suffer if […]
More Lawn Care Tips: Fertilizing This Spring
In many areas of Florida, especially in northern and north central parts of the state, grasses go dormant in late fall and early winter. When the leaves of springtime bulbs emerge, new blades of grass soon follow. To help get your yard off to a great start this spring we’ve summarized these tips on fertilizing your lawn, as recommended […]
2 More Ways to Warm a Freezing Newborn Calf, and What to Do if All Else Fails
If you’ve got a newborn calf that’s suffering from cold stress after prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures consider these two practical ways to quickly warm it up, as recommended by Beef Magazine—a national cattle information source. Place the calf inside your warm vehicle If you’ve got a warm vehicle place the newborn into your truck […]
How Freezing Temperatures Affect Newborn Calves: What You Need to Know
Whether you’re a beef farmer or a dairy farmer you may choose to breed your cows on a schedule that produces calves all year long—which can include the winter season. Being prepared to facilitate the birth and survival of your newborn and young calves is paramount, especially in freezing temperatures. We’ve briefly summarized what can […]
