Bird watching is a simple, fun, and relaxing hobby that anyone, young or old, can participate in and this time or year there's nothing better than watching colorful birds flit around your backyard. Anyone can provide a cozy little haven where birds will come to feed and perhaps eventually live simply by adding a feeder and even a bird house. But it's important to keep feeders and houses clean to avoid serious diseases. To keep your backyard friends happy and healthy, follow these simple steps:
Mother Nature has sure sent us some wintry weather over the past two weeks. Springs flowers will much be appreciated and we will wait with anticipation for the groundhogs report. With all the snow and wintry weather, we assembled a few tips from our garden guru’s to give you a little garden guidance in the coming weeks.
It isn’t hard to see how the Ponytail Palm gets its name. Stunning fountain like leaves appear to burst out of it's bulb like base. This easy to grow plant is native to the desert of Mexico and is a somewhat curious plant. Since it thrives in dry climates, it's the perfect houseplant to survive winter indoors when your house is very dry. The Ponytail Palm doesn’t need a lot of water either, just mist when the top inch or so of the potting mix is dry. It does love bright light to full sun, however it will tolerate less light.
