Some of the prettiest flowering shrubs to add to your landscape can make a big difference. If you’re looking for expert advice on creating a stunning garden, check out Inspired Design in Grove City OH. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re thinking about enclosing your yard with flowering hedges instead of fences to add color, texture, …
Pests and Diseases to Watch Out for This Spring
Some pests and diseases to watch out for this Spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Spring garden pests are with us all year. In the winter, many of them sleep cozily in our gardens, waiting for the cool rains and sun to wake them up. One thing we can do to reduce the spring pest population is to …
What You Need to Know About Egg Candling
What you need to know about egg candling. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Egg candling is a method of shining light inside an egg that enables you to see what’s going on. You can do this at various points in the egg’s development, all the way up until right before hatching. Candling helps you see if there’s …
Ways to Add Unbeatable Texture to Your Garden
Several ways to add unbeatable texture to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Wispy ornamental grasses are versatile plants in any landscape that can provide four seasons of interest. The most popular ornamental grass is feather reed grass. It offers a distance upright habit that looks fantastic all winter long. Fountain grass offers a graceful shape, …
Key Elements to Perk Up a Bleak Winter Garden
How to perk up a bleak winter garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re wanting to bring more life to your garden during the cold months in winter, consider these key elements: Focal Points, Color and Structure, and Fragrance. Focal points include sculpture, garden structures, such as ponds or arbors, boulders or containers. For a splash of …
Eggplant Varieties Best to Grow in a Home Garden
Some of the best eggplant varieties to grow at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Eggplant is very easy to grow, easy to cook, delicious and nutritious. There are many varieties you can grow in your garden if you want to venture away from the common American eggplant found at your local grocery. More than a dozen …
Best Chicken Breeds to Raise on the Homestead
One of the best chicken breeds to raise on the homestead. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Buckeye Chicken is a fantastic heritage and dual-purpose breed, making them ideal for homesteaders seeking birds that will provide both eggs and meat. Buckeyes were bred in the late 19th century by a woman named Nettie Metcalf with the goal …
Best Herbs to Keep Your Chickens in Tip Top Shape
The best herbs to keep your chickens in tip top shape. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Herbs are not only helpful for humans, but they can keep your chicken coop parasite-free while improving the health of your flock. There are several herbs that are considered the best for chickens. Lavender is one of them because of its …
Create a Chicken Garden to Keep Your Feathered Friends Healthy
How to create a chicken garden to keep your feathered friends healthy, and also away from your harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A chicken garden is a great way to supplement your chickens’ diets while keeping them busy and away from your garden. Place your chicken garden in an area where they have easy access to, …
Raspberries, One of the Juiciest Fruits of the Summer to Grow
How to grow one of the juiciest fruits of the summer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. With the right type of plant and a good spot to grow, you can raise plump, juicy, and tasty raspberries in your own backyard. To help your raspberry plants thrive and produce a bumper crop each year, make sure you choose the …