Gardening

Deer standing in winter snow next to fence to keep deer out of the garden.
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How to Keep Deer out of the Garden All Year (with Minimal Effort)

When Randy and I moved to our wooded acres on Balsam Lake, I was so excited about all the gardening possibilities. I couldn’t wait to share my “garden oasis” with the woodland wildlife. Keeping deer out of the garden was the furthest thing from my mind. Then reality hit. Those cute deer? Complete garden destroyers….

Beautiful full sun, deer resistant Rudbeckia-Black-eyed Susan in summer garden.

7 Easy Full-Sun, Deer Resistant Perennials for Your Northwoods Garden

One of the biggest gripes of Northwoods gardening is having to share outdoor space with the local wildlife. Because while deer are beautiful from a distance, they can quickly turn your carefully planned garden into their personal buffet! If you enjoyed my article on deer-resistant shade plants, you’ll be happy to know there are plenty…

composting for beginners

Composting Facts: 10 Easy Steps for Beginners at Home

Composting is a fantastic way to reduce your carbon footprint and save money on your trash bill. It’s also great for your garden! If you’ve never composted before, you probably have questions. Where do you start? What can you compost? Never fear, we’re here to help. In this article, we’ll give you all the composting…

Beautiful low maintenance bulb garden

How to Plan a Low Maintenance Garden with Perennials

If you’re thinking about adding a perennial garden to your yard, there are a few things you need to know before you get started.

In this article, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about planning a low maintenance perennial garden you’ll love. We’ll also give you some tips on choosing the right plants and caring for your garden.