November 2009 - Posts
Keep Checking Back for Gardening Tips from Charlie Nardozzi
Charlie Nardozzi has worked for over 20 years to bring expert gardening information to home gardeners through radio, television, and the printed page. Charlie serves as senior horticulturist and spokesperson for the National Gardening Association (NGA). He also writes national gardening news for the Regional Reports Newsletter and worked as an editor for National Gardening magazine for 12 years.
Planting a Tree - November 16, 2009
Fall is the perfect time of year to plant a tree. Select a tree with the ultimate height and spread to fit in the area you plant. Dig a hole as deep as the root ball of the tree and three times as wide. Remove the container or burlap and place the tree in the hole. Back fill with the original soil. Only amend the soil with compost if it’s of very poor quality. Water the tree well and mulch with a 2- to 3-inch thick layer of bark mulch, keeping the mulch away from the trunk.
Keep Checking Back for Lifestyle Tips from Hannah Keeley
Hannah Keeley's web site, HannahKeeley.com, is a complete resource for creating happy, healthy families. Hannah is an author, television personality, and lifestyle expert. In addition to being a wife and mom of seven, she is executive producer and host of Hannah, Help Me! a national public television series that documents Hannah giving desperate moms two-day life-skills makeovers. Hannah has had many publications and has appeared on the Today Show, Fox and Friends, the TLC Network, and has been a frequent guest on The Rachael Ray Show.
Fall Leave Art - November 9, 2009
The next time you and the kids gather some fall leaves, bring them inside and see what cool designs you can come up with by gluing them on paper. You can even put out some embellishments like wiggly eyes or pipe cleaners.
Keep Checking Back for Organization Tips from Donna Smallin
Known as The One-Minute Organizer, Donna Smallin is on a mission to organize the world! Donna is the bestselling author of eight books on how to unclutter, organize, and simplify your life, and she’s been a repeat guest on the CBS Early Show, The Daily Buzz, and Martha Stewart Living Radio. Her tips also appear regularly in Better Homes & Gardens, Woman’s Day, Woman’s World and other leading publications.
"Goodbye Summer, Hello Winter" Storage Tips - November 2, 2009
Store summer bedding and clothing in a clean, dry, airy place away from direct sunlight. Consider using under-bed storage boxes. Or look for vacuum seal bags that compress items by up to 75% while protecting them from dust and insects. If needed, raise the bed height with risers to create more storage space.
A locking outdoor shed like the ones from Lifetime Products is ideal for storing outdoor items you won’t need again until next summer or fall: bicycles and other sporting gear, pool toys and chemicals, lawn mowers and leaf blowers, gardening supplies and tools.