Recent Blog Posts Showing 326 - 341 of 341 « first 10 11 12 13 14 The Advantages of Crate Training Have you ever considered buying a crate for your pet? If not, take a time reading this article. Here you will find out the tremendous benefits that a crate can give to your pet. Winter Dog Grooming Through the winter months your dog's grooming needs remain important. Here are some tips for managing the grooming needs of your pet during the colder months. Creating a Planting Calendar You can create a planting calendar at any time of the year. Spring weather in many parts of the country can be erratic, with unseasonably mild weather followed by a severe cold snap. To help you avoid the temptation of planting too early, make a calendar with planting times for various crops. New Dog Checklist It's time to bring your new dog home. Are you ready? The big day is here. You’ve probably made a list - and checked it twice - of all of the things you’ll need when you welcome your dog into his new home. Like all new pet parents, you have plenty of toys, but here are a few other things to... Cold Weather Preparations Tips Plan ahead to protect your home and property from winter storm damage. How to identify and treat frostbite in dogs You might think that because your dog is covered in a fur coat from head to foot that it will be protected against frostbite. However, you would be wrong. Some breeds of dogs such as, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Huskies and, Malamutes are almost made for winter, most others are definitely not and like... Get Ready for Winter Winter is in the air. Be sure you are prepared, proactive, cautious and thorough. Winter is the perfect time to inspect the underlying structure of the garden and make any necessary changes to enhance its appeal. Winter Care for Pets When winter chills strike we can put on a sweater, crank up the heating, or put another log on the fire. Your pets grow a winter coat but it is not always enough. There are things you can do to make your pets healthier, safer, and more comfortable through the winter months. Winter Bird Feeding 1. Place feeders near cover such as dense evergreens to provide birds cover from storms and escape from predators.2. Feed black oil sunflower, or mixes that contain a high proportion of black oil sunflower. Black oil sunflower is an energy rich food that has a high fat and protein content. Birds... Southern States Feed Quality by Laura Scaletti You are what you eat is a familiar phrase that applies as much to horses as it does to humans. When it comes to equine nutrition and choosing the right feed for your horse it’s more than just picking a feed based on a pretty picture on a feed bag. It’s what’s on the inside that... Can cats be trained! It is commonly believed that cats cannot be trained. The independent reputation of cats makes some people love them all the more; others prefer dogs for the same reason. The fact is, as independent as cats are, they can in fact be trained to a greater extent than many pet owners realize. If your... Bulb Planting Guide All spring flowering bulbs can be planted from September - December. In all cases, bulbs should be in the ground before the first frost. Cats - What you need to know before bringing home a cat To be able to have a good experience with any pet there are a few things to consider before bringing them home. The first thing is the lifestyle of both you and the cat. It is important for the cat to be happy as well as you. Can you afford a cat? Your cat can not go without food or cat litter,... Basic Components of a Farm Fence Even though farm fences vary greatly, some of the components are similar. The variation often is determined by the purpose of the fence. These are commonly found items used in constructing fences on the farm. How to Attract Wild Birds to your Yard 6 Steps to Turn Your Yard Into a Sanctuary for Birds:Step One: Put out the welcome mat!Habitats loss is the biggest challenge facing birds. You can help by making your neighborhood more attractive to birds by landscaping with native plants that provide natural food sources, shelter from the... Maintaining Container Gardens These simple maintenance tasks keep your patio planters and window boxes looking their best throughout the growing season and help cold-climate gardeners prepare for winter.
The Advantages of Crate Training Have you ever considered buying a crate for your pet? If not, take a time reading this article. Here you will find out the tremendous benefits that a crate can give to your pet.
Winter Dog Grooming Through the winter months your dog's grooming needs remain important. Here are some tips for managing the grooming needs of your pet during the colder months.
Creating a Planting Calendar You can create a planting calendar at any time of the year. Spring weather in many parts of the country can be erratic, with unseasonably mild weather followed by a severe cold snap. To help you avoid the temptation of planting too early, make a calendar with planting times for various crops.
New Dog Checklist It's time to bring your new dog home. Are you ready? The big day is here. You’ve probably made a list - and checked it twice - of all of the things you’ll need when you welcome your dog into his new home. Like all new pet parents, you have plenty of toys, but here are a few other things to...
Cold Weather Preparations Tips Plan ahead to protect your home and property from winter storm damage.
How to identify and treat frostbite in dogs You might think that because your dog is covered in a fur coat from head to foot that it will be protected against frostbite. However, you would be wrong. Some breeds of dogs such as, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Huskies and, Malamutes are almost made for winter, most others are definitely not and like...
Get Ready for Winter Winter is in the air. Be sure you are prepared, proactive, cautious and thorough. Winter is the perfect time to inspect the underlying structure of the garden and make any necessary changes to enhance its appeal.
Winter Care for Pets When winter chills strike we can put on a sweater, crank up the heating, or put another log on the fire. Your pets grow a winter coat but it is not always enough. There are things you can do to make your pets healthier, safer, and more comfortable through the winter months.
Winter Bird Feeding 1. Place feeders near cover such as dense evergreens to provide birds cover from storms and escape from predators.2. Feed black oil sunflower, or mixes that contain a high proportion of black oil sunflower. Black oil sunflower is an energy rich food that has a high fat and protein content. Birds...
Southern States Feed Quality by Laura Scaletti You are what you eat is a familiar phrase that applies as much to horses as it does to humans. When it comes to equine nutrition and choosing the right feed for your horse it’s more than just picking a feed based on a pretty picture on a feed bag. It’s what’s on the inside that...
Can cats be trained! It is commonly believed that cats cannot be trained. The independent reputation of cats makes some people love them all the more; others prefer dogs for the same reason. The fact is, as independent as cats are, they can in fact be trained to a greater extent than many pet owners realize. If your...
Bulb Planting Guide All spring flowering bulbs can be planted from September - December. In all cases, bulbs should be in the ground before the first frost.
Cats - What you need to know before bringing home a cat To be able to have a good experience with any pet there are a few things to consider before bringing them home. The first thing is the lifestyle of both you and the cat. It is important for the cat to be happy as well as you. Can you afford a cat? Your cat can not go without food or cat litter,...
Basic Components of a Farm Fence Even though farm fences vary greatly, some of the components are similar. The variation often is determined by the purpose of the fence. These are commonly found items used in constructing fences on the farm.
How to Attract Wild Birds to your Yard 6 Steps to Turn Your Yard Into a Sanctuary for Birds:Step One: Put out the welcome mat!Habitats loss is the biggest challenge facing birds. You can help by making your neighborhood more attractive to birds by landscaping with native plants that provide natural food sources, shelter from the...
Maintaining Container Gardens These simple maintenance tasks keep your patio planters and window boxes looking their best throughout the growing season and help cold-climate gardeners prepare for winter.