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How to Keep Animals Off Your Lawn

If you’ve ever googled “how to keep animals out of your yard” or “how to keep cats out of the garden,” you’re definitely not alone—and you’re in the right place. Here’s a simple, effective playbook to stop rabbits, squirrels, cats, and other critters from turning your lawn and garden beds…

Christmas

Herbein’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Some people are notoriously difficult to shop for, and finding a gift that feels original rather than predictable can be challenging. This guide focuses on distinctive options suited for anyone who falls into that category.

Gardening

Why Ladybugs Are a Beneficial Insect

Ladybugs are more than a welcome sight in the garden! They are one of the most effective natural pest control tools available to home gardeners.

DIY, Gardening

For the Do-It-Yourself-ers: Growing Peaches

There’s nothing quite like biting into a sun-warmed, juicy peach straight from your own backyard. Luckily, peaches thrive in the Lehigh Valley’s climate when given the right care.

Gardening

Safe Pest Control Options for Fruit Trees

Growing your own fruit trees is rewarding, but pests can quickly undo that effort if they are not managed properly. The key is protecting your harvest without introducing chemicals that can harm your family, pollinators, or the surrounding environment.

DIY, Gardening

For the Do-It-Yourself-ers: Growing Cherries

Cherries are one of those fruits that feel a little magical. The good news is that they grow surprisingly well here in the Lehigh Valley if you give them the right start and pay attention to a few local conditions.

Lawn Care

Using Fertilizers and Plant Food by Miracle Gro

Miracle Gro offers a broad fertilizer lineup that targets specific plant groups and growth stages.

Gardening, Plants

How to Garden Successfully in Clay Soil

Clay soil can be a challenge for many gardeners in Zone 6a, including those of us in the Lehigh Valley. It holds water for long periods, compacts easily, and takes time to warm up in spring. However, clay soil is not all bad. It is naturally nutrient rich, and with…

DIY, Gardening

For the Do-It-Yourself-ers: Growing Apples

Nothing says “homegrown” quite like biting into a crisp, juicy apple straight from your own backyard. Apple trees are a classic choice for DIY gardeners in the Lehigh Valley, offering both spring beauty and fall harvests that your family will look forward to year after year.

Lawn Care

Choosing the Right Grass Seed for Your Lawn

When it comes time to seed your lawn, the options can seem endless for which brand, which blend, and which size bag is the right choice for you. Choosing the wrong type of seed can have long-term consequences as any undesirable or mis-matched grass types introduced to the lawn will…