How to care for Livestock in the winter time. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Winter can present challenges when caring for livestock, when it comes to protection, food, and care. Starting with their water source, you’ll need to regulate water temperatures to avoid freezing. Also, monitor the quality of the water. Is it muddy, dirty, or contaminated? …
Keeping Your Feathered Friends Happy and Protected this Winter
Some tips for keeping your feathered friends happy and protected in your backyard this winter. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. While many birds flock to warmer locations during the winter, there are many species that do stick around when it’s colder where you live. Here are a few ways to keep those feathered friends happy and hardy. …
Taking Care of the Perfect Poinsettia You Just Picked
How to take care of the perfect Poinsettia you just picked out. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Now that you have your perfect Poinsettia home in time for the holidays, there are 3 important things you’ll need to know to keep your plant looking lovely all season long: exposure, watering and temperature. Be sure to keep your …
Picking the Perfect Poinsettia that will Last Through the Holiday Season
How to pick the perfect Poinsettia that will last through the holiday season. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are a wide variety of poinsettias out there, with the colors of shapes of the leaves, and the fullness of the plants. But getting them to last until Christmas and beyond takes a little work. Many plant buyers confuse …
Tips for Moving Plants Indoors for the Winter Months
Some tips for moving plants indoors for the winter. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Many popular houseplants come from tropical regions of the world, so they do especially well when you place them outside during summer to soak up some extra humidity and warmth. But just like it’s best to gradually move them outdoors in spring to …
Best Flowering Plants to Brighten Up the Winter Months
Some of the best flowering plants to brighten up the winter months. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. You can have flowers in your garden, even through the winter. Camellias are a popular landscape plant you can keep the show going from winter to spring by planting varieties with different bloom times. Witch Hazel, known for its fragrant …
Beautiful Shrubs to Add Colorful Winter Interest to the Garden
Some beautiful shrubs to add tons of colorful winter interest to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Winter has a beauty all its own, especially when you include plants with eye-catching features during the colder months. Try adding these shrubs for outstanding winter interest with their fragrant blooms, bright berries, colorful foliage, and unusual bark. For …
Best Ornamental Grasses for Attracting Birds to the Garden
Some of the best ornamental grasses for attracting birds to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Ornamental grasses provide beautiful texture, movement, and color to the landscape. They make excellent accent plants for beds and borders, and many of them even work well in containers. Adding these grasses to your yard is also an easy way …
Best Plants for Attracting Birds to Your Yard
Some of the best plants for attracting birds to your yard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Many types of birds are attracted to plants that produce plenty of seeds. By growing seedy annuals and perennials in your yard, you’ll save money on birdseed and have beautiful flowers that you’ll enjoy, too. Attract more birds to your garden …
Houseplants that May be Tough to Grow but Worth it
The houseplants that may be tough to grow but are sure worth it. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Even though some of our favorites fall into the high-maintenance category, keeping them alive isn’t impossible. We’ve all killed a plant (or two, or three) in our lives. It happens. Even theoretically indestructible houseplants, like snake plant, pothos, and …