Buy plants online?
the best site to buy seeds online?...
Are raccoons harmful?
I've noticed a healthy raccoon population in my neighborhood. They're not in my house or eating my trash, so I haven't worried, but I wonder if they could be causing a different problem. Are they harming the bird population or spreading disease? Do raccoons cause property damage? They don't bite or ...
What's your best tuna salad recipe?
Cold, naturally....
What is the best way to prep the soil before planting grass ?
I am having two large maple trees cut and removed from my backyard and the stumps grind. The soil in my yard consists mostly of red clay, what is the best way to prep the soil before planting grass ?...
Linen storage
What is the best way to store linens if you don't have a cedar closet? I have lots of antique and newer linens that are just hiding in drawers or shelves in bathroom closets. Also, handmade quilts and knitted blankets that have significant sentimental value! Worried about perservin...
How often should I change the filter in my forced-air furnace?
I have a forced air furnace that is around 20 years old (which is about the expected lifespan). In Minnesota, I use it all summer and winter. I am hoping to extend its life as much as possible. I currently change the filters once per month, as recommended. Would changing them more often ...
How can I keep trees from growing in my shrubbery?
Squirrels plant walnuts all over my yard, especially underneath bushes. Rogue trees pop up every spring, but because they're mixed in with the shrubbery, I don't notice them until they get to be a few feet tall. I chop them down, but they just come right back the next year. Is there a good way to ge...
Was my tree struck by lightning? (photo)
When I moved in, this tree had leaves. Now it doesn't. The bark is peeling in spots and the branches are mostly bare. We did have a derecho last year and it was pretty intense (national news) and I suffered minimal property damage... or did I? Did my tree get zapped? Or is there another reason it wo...
