A successful garden starts with good soil. In this article, you’ll find tips for preparing your garden’s soil with proper techniques. Before planting anything, it is important to make sure your soil is healthy, nutrient-rich, and well-draining. Here are some tips and techniques for preparing soil for your garden.

TEST YOUR SOIL

The first step in preparing your soil is to test it. You can buy a soil testing kit at a garden center. Personally, I just went to my local Lowe’s and bought one for about $15. A soil test will tell you the pH level of your soil, which is important because different plants have different pH requirements. It will also tell you the levels of important nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, so you can make any necessary adjustments. read more

Spring is a wonderful time of the year for gardening enthusiasts. It’s a time when the weather starts to warm up, the days get longer, and the garden comes back to life. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a beautiful and productive garden in the spring. Gardening has always been a huge love of mine, and I am excited to see the warmer weather starting to show up! In this article, we will discuss some tips for spring gardening.

Clean Up Your Garden

Before you start planting, it’s essential to clean up your garden. Remove any debris, dead leaves, or plant material that has accumulated over the winter. This will help to prevent diseases and pests from developing in your garden. This is a great time to gather the kids and put them to work. read more

The state of Washington is home to a ton of different pests that can be problematic for homeowners in general.  You will encounter everything from rodents to termites and all little nasty creepy crawly things in between.  In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the pests found in the state and what homeowners can do to prevent and control them.

I know the one critter or pest that nobody wants to think about is bedbugs and/or termites.  In my humble opinion, those are the two most damaging pests. read more

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What do you look for in an accessible home? Many homebuyers have considered this question over the years as accessible design and building standards evolve, and the answer is multi-faceted. Some people need to consider accessibility for current disabilities, while others are planning ahead with the intention of aging in place. 

Depending on your current needs and timeframe, you’ll want to think about which modifications you can afford to make on your own and which you’ll need to hire a contractor for. It’s also important to know which aspects of your home you need accessible right away to make daily life easier if you find a great house that’s less than perfect. Here are a few suggestions from Frog Reviews and Ramblings to help you get the right house and the right features for your needs.  read more

Since we are entering the end of the year it is a perfect time to make a list of goals for the month of September. People will usually do this at the beginning of the year, but here’s my thoughts.  Why should that only be for the beginning of a new year?   I think it is a great way to get yourself organized for the balance of 2022!

Have you ever sat down and written out goals for the whole month?  
Maybe my list will be inspirational for you.