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10 Fall Plants that Attract the Birds: Part 3

Thanks to some of our fall plants and trees, and the inclusion of a large window bird feeder, our view out of our window is not lacking for the number of birds. The little things are always pleasant to watch, and their antics are enjoyable. Did you know that the plants that you add to your landscaping can greatly impact the number and type of birds that visit? If you missed the earlier posts on this topic click here: 10 Fall Plants that Attract the Birds and 10 Fall Plants that Attract the Birds: Part 2. 5. Perennial Sunflowers This … Continue reading →

Using Fall Leaves as Winter Mulch

Here is a great idea for using some of those fall leaves that are falling all over your yard. By creating winter mulch out of them, you’ll protect your tender plants and bulbs, save money and feel better about having to do all of that fall leaf clean up! Winter mulch can do a lot to protect and preserve your perennials from the harsh winter that is coming up soon. Many people believe that the winter mulch acts as a blanket, protecting the bulbs and plants from the cold. While it is true that it may offer some little protection … Continue reading →

10 Fall Plants that Attract the Birds: Part 2

In my household, the kids are just as excited to watch the birds outside of our dining room window as they are to watch television. I kid you not. Fall is when they put on the very best show. We have a large bird feeder, as well as some plants that tend to attract a colorful array of birdie personalities. In this series, I’ll be sharing some of the best plants (and trees) that attract birds in the fall. If you missed the first post, just click here. 3. Elderberry When I first spotted the elderberry on our property, I … Continue reading →

10 Fall Plants that Attract the Birds

Now that fall is here, we have been enjoying the cardinals for whom the pine tree outside of our dining room window appears to be particularly comforting. These bright red birds with the black masks are always a treat to enjoy, especially when they show off their colors against the green pine needles or the white winter snow that is sure to fall sometime in the next month or so. If you want to attract cardinals and other birds that may be visiting in the fall, consider providing them with a birdie buffet of all of their favorite plants. These … Continue reading →

Useful Things to Do with Fall Leaves (No Crafting Involved)

Sure the fall leaves can be pretty, but around this time I get overwhelmed with what to do with them all. It seems so silly to clean up nature and “toss” it away. You may have ready my earlier post about My Love/Hate Relationship with the Fall Leaves. We have two acres of property, so that is a lot of leaves. Fortunately, most of it is wooded, so at the moment, there is only a few spots where the leaves have to be collected, along with any areas near those areas, to prevent leaves from blowing back where we don’t … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: October 6th Through October 12th

How has your weather been? Here we are having nice warm weather after a week of colder temperatures. Still, no matter how nice it is outside, I am reminded that winter is not far away. It is time to start thinking about fall maintenance and preparing for winter. Check back daily to learn more about this as well as read about other topics related to your home. October 6th Home Week in Review: September 29th Through October 5th Have you started thinking about preparing for winter? Cool morning and evening temperatures have prompted me to put extra blankets on the … Continue reading →

Clean Up Your Garden Now in the Fall

As the fall sets in, the last thing you probably want to do is to clean out your summer garden. There is a good reason to pay it some attention, though. Cleaning out the garden now will save you a lot of headache when it comes to next spring, plus you can take the opportunity to do some fall planting. Why should you clean up your garden? Those pests and diseases that you may have been fighting all summer are still around even in the fall. They can easily survive the winter and come back with a vengeance once the … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: September 29th Through October 5th

Have you started thinking about preparing for winter? Cool morning and evening temperatures have prompted me to put extra blankets on the bed, but I still haven’t turned on the heat! How was your week? September 29th Home Week in Review: September 15th Through September 28th Here is the Home Blog two weeks in review for September 15th through September 28th. September 30th Fall Planting “How To” on You Tube If you are getting ready for your fall planting, you might want to check out You Tube. There are some great videos on there that can give you some how … Continue reading →

Fall Planting “How To” on You Tube

If you are getting ready for your fall planting, you might want to check out You Tube. There are some great videos on there that can give you some how to help that is easy to see and understand. From choosing what to plant to how to prune and start your own plants, You Tube is a great resource. Here are some of my favorite fall planting “how to” videos. Horticultural Tip/Fall Planting If you need some tips about planting shrubs, this is a really useful video. It talks about everything from drainage to avoiding backfill soil on top of … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: September 15th Through September 28th

Here is the Home Blog two weeks in review for September 15th through September 28th. September 15th Home Week in Review: September 8th Through September 14th Have you been more conscious about going green? From sheets to rainwater, there are so many ways to help the planet. Take a look at some of the articles that were posted last week. September 17th The Mommy Sense of Hearing As I help my preschool daughter put on her dress, I hear a loud crash in the dining room where my toddler is coloring. Instantly, I can identify the most probable source of … Continue reading →