Snowfall Review

No pancakes, no waffles, just straight syrup. After the sticky-fest is over, everyone could probably use a warm bath.Maple syrup can only be gotten from sugar maples for a few weeks early in spring (or late in winter) when the days are above freezing...

I am no recent transplant to the Midwest, having lived here my entire life, but there is still something awe-inspiring about the transformation worked in the garden by the first snowfall.

Watering well before winter freeze is also a good way to help the tree survive the cold. Read on for information on Japanese maple winter dieback and what you can do to prevent it.can be caused by various aspects of the cold season.Often, when the sun...

All insects, good or bad are insulated against the weather for whatever area where they live.Snowfall means free fertilizer. If an ice storm happens at your home, it is important to prune the broken and damaged branches back to clean wood to prevent disease...

While snow can be cleared with a snowblower , plow truck or even an old-fashioned snow shovel, there's another option that you might not have considered—plowing snow with your lawn tractor or ATV/UTV .

However, do not apply the twine so loosely that you risk the burlap blowing off during winter winds.Protect the arborvitae after the first frost and before the first projected snowfall.

Large, flat and star-like, these are the snowflakes of childhood memory and Christmas cards. Although no one can say for certain that each is unique, the possibility of any two snowflakes being identical is for all practical purposes impossible.

If you are like me, you keep an eye on the weather for signs of heat, cold, rain, snow, or other possibilities that will impact your plants. The amount of moisture required to make the colder air 60% RH is just a fraction of the moisture that the 75 degree...

Likewise, you can plant miniature evergreens in grow bags, switching them outside when everything else has died.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });If you don't want to plant anything, of course, or if you...

Keep reading to learn about cool weather crops and growing food through the cold season.Cool weather crops are, as a rule, leafy greens and roots. Just because the days are getting shorter and temperatures are getting lower doesn't mean you have to close...

Denver is as famous for its breweries as much as its Rocky Mountains, so the idea behind the design brings that element into the forefront. The urban layout also has sustainability in mind.

They take advantage of whatever resource is at their disposal, whether it is earned or found, and leave messes wherever they've been. I removed the seat, and there over the battery was a well-built mouse nest.

A lot of gardeners believe that the growing season ends as soon as autumn rolls around. Stretched across this frame is transparent or translucent greenhouse quality plastic that can be easily folded back in at least two places to allow for airflow.The...

Foliage of this herbaceous plant lasts all summer and is an attractive background for other plantings.Learn how to grow peonies, whether the tree or garden form, for abundant flowers for cutting and a show in the landscape.

If you live in USDA planting zone 7, thank your lucky stars! Although winters can be on the chilly side and freezes aren't uncommon, the weather tends to be relatively moderate. Here are a few of the all-time favorite zone 7 perennial flowers:

Fungal diseases have the potential to stop a cherry tree from producing blossoms as it destroys the tree. A lack of water in the early spring keeps the cherry tree dormant and dehydrated, which limits its ability to flower or bloom.

In areas without heavy winter snows, cut back tall phlox varieties once the plants die back naturally in late fall or early winter. Seed production takes energy from the plant which prevents the chance for a second flowering period in some varieties.

Garden-fresh vegetables in winter. This can be achieved a few ways, depending upon just how cold it is. Keep reading to learn how to grow greens over winter.Growing greens in winter is all about keeping them and the soil beneath them warm.

Remove stacks of rocks or firewood, tangled brush and tall weeds from your property, leaving rabbits no place to hide. It's best to take action to prevent damage as soon as you see rabbits on your property.When rabbits eating bark off trees leave bare...

Trees develop deep roots, so they don't benefit from an occasional light watering. This means watching them closely for disease symptoms, pruning them while they are young to encourage strong structure, and watering them often enough to prevent drought...

The vines are actually planted within the ditch and then soil is added as they grow. Choosing a variety hardy to your area is one of the most important things you can do to ensure their survival.In cold climates, grapevines are generally covered with...

Wash the burlap panels well between uses to rid yourself of crusty salt build-up.. A delivery of two inches of water over a two hour period can, just make sure to repeat the process again in three days and again if you get another unexpected snow.If you're...

On windy days I've used a digging bar (which is very heavy) as a “paperweight” to keep tarps from blowing away. As it turned out, the handiest tool was a very long apple picker.

With a few rare exceptions) are known for their fiber-covered, relatively narrow trunks and leaves that waver in the winds (sometimes called the windmill palms).They are found from the subtropics of India high into the Himalayas and down into China.The...

They will grow almost anywhere. The Cleveland pear tree does not produce pears; it is for ornamental purposes. Throughout the summer, the Cleveland pear has shiny green leaves and its large size makes it an excellent tree for shade.

In fact, it recently got warm enough to melt the snow and ice on the walking paths between the various farm buildings, so pending another heavy snowfall I've put away my sled for the year and have started using my trusty yard cart for tasks such as moving...

Keep Exploring Earlier this year, I stumbled across a vintage cattle water dispenser while looking through some old rusty items tucked away on a rock pile by the previous owners of my farm.