Grooming Tips: How to Shed Out Your Horse's Winter Coat
Your horse's winter coat provides essential protection from frigid temperatures, biting winds and snow and ice. When the temperatures rise, breezes turn balmy...
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Tips for the Homebrewing Beginner
Making beer at home can be both a fascinating and rewarding hobby with plenty of room for personal expression and experimentation for different strengths and...
2017 Garden Trends
Gardening is an ancient art, hobby and passion, but there is always something new to try. From new cultivars to innovative techniques to completely rethought...
Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Every dog owner is familiar with their pet's emotions and moods from begging eagerly for a treat to excited to go for a walk to dramatic and fearful about a...
Choosing the Best Christmas Tree
The Christmas tree is the centerpiece of holiday decorating for many families, but how do you choose the very best one for your home, family and celebration...
Using Leaves for Mulch
Do you look at piles of leaves in your yard with dread because of all the raking you must do? Instead, why not consider the bounty Mother Nature has provided...
Learning the Basics of Training Your Horse
Training a horse is a challenging and awarding experience. Most professional trainers have years of experience and education through schools and workshops. If...
Landscaping on a Budget
When I was growing up, we were always the type of family to DIY. When it came to our yard or anything related to our home, my mother and father always thought...
Tips for Adding Plants to Your Pond
Plants should be an integral part of any backyard pond, but how can you add plants to your pond for the best natural balance and easiest care? Why Plants Are...
Gardening During a Drought
Droughts happen year after year and can be a gardener’s worse nightmare. They hurt your plants, dry up the soil, and create a negative environment in which...
Small Animal Litter Training
Litter training isn't exclusively for cats, and with patience and perseverance it is possible to train different small pets to use litter boxes. Rabbits,...
The Differences between Charcoal and Gas Grills
People who love to grill will often tell you their opinion on whether they think gas or charcoal grills are better for cooking up those burgers and bratwurst. ...
How to Avoid 10 Common Lawn and Garden Problems
No matter how well you care for your lawn, some pests and problems are bound to appear, but you can be prepared for these top 10 common lawn and garden...
Pond Algae and Water Clarity Issues
Algae is a natural part of any backyard pond and helps balance the pond's chemical composition and feed the fish, ducks and insects that rely on the pond's...
Cat Leash Training
It might seem unusual to see a cat walking peacefully at the end of a leash, but with patience and perseverance, it is possible to leash train a cat. But why...
Build a Bird Feeder Your Feathered Friends Will Love
There are many different styles and sizes of bird feeders, but are they all great for every bird? If you really want to build a feeder your backyard birds will...
Dividing Perennials in the Spring
When dividing your perennials this spring, time and technique are going to be your best friends when trying to achieve the best outcome. Why divide them in the...
Your Guide to Building Permits
One aspect of home improvement that many DIYers don’t think about is the building permit. Not getting one, however, can make the job cost way more than...
Winter Lawn Care Tips
In many areas, winter is a welcome respite from the constant mowing, edging and trimming that may be necessary to keep a lawn in great shape. That doesn't mean...
Do Your Best Birding in Winter
There is no need to wait for spring migration to enjoy birding. With the right preparation and expectations, winter can be your very best birding season...
Home Safety Tips With Indoor Pets
Every pet owner wants to give their cats, dogs, birds, fish and other pets a safe, happy home, but our homes are filled with many more hazards than most pet...
How Long Should Pets Be Outdoors In Winter
Many pets love to be outdoors, but the cold, wet, windy conditions of winter can be dangerous, even fatal if pets are kept outside too long. By understanding...
Doggy Danger: Beware of these Holiday Plants
The Halloween-Thanksgiving-Christmas holiday trifecta is traditionally characterized by festive and sometimes flamboyant displays of decorations. While many of...
Winter Cattle Care
Anytime you need to prepare something for winter, you always begin in the fall before the weather gets worse. With cattle it is no different. Winter cattle...
Raising Turkeys on Your Backyard Farm
Turkeys can be a great addition to many backyard farms, but they aren't right for everyone. Before selecting chicks and starting a flock, it is best to...