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Drought and Heat Tolerant Plants for Zone 6a Gardens

If you’ve ever watched your garden wilt during a hot, dry Pennsylvania summer, you’re not alone. The Lehigh Valley and other Zone 6a regions can experience stretches of heat and limited rainfall, especially in mid to late summer. But the good news is that there are plenty of plants that…

Gardening, Plants

How to Water Your New Plantings: A Homeowner’s Guide

Watering seems like the simplest part of caring for a landscape, but it's one of the most common places things go wrong. Too little and plants dry out; too much and roots suffocate or disease sets in. The good news is that keeping new perennials, shrubs, and trees healthy comes…

Gardening, Plants

The Myth of the Citronella Plant

Many gardeners plant a so-called “citronella plant” in their garden, expecting it to keep mosquitoes out of their yard. This belief is widespread and wrong. While citronella oil can repel mosquitoes when properly formulated and applied, the citronella plant itself does not provide meaningful mosquito control in a garden setting.

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Herbein’s Lawn Dad 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.

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Herbein’s “Honey-Do” Dad Gift Guide

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Herbein’s Grill Dad Gift Guide

Gardening

Beyond the Red

Every gardener knows the classic beauty of a red rose, but today, we're breaking down five incredibly unique rose varieties that break the mold and demand attention: 'We Salute You', 'Stainless Steel', 'Blue Girl', 'Bulls Eye', and 'Twilight Zone'.

DIY, Gardening

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

If you love the sweetness of peaches but prefer smooth, fuzz-free skin, nectarines are the perfect fruit tree for your home garden. With their juicy texture, vibrant color, and incredible flavor, nectarines are a summer favorite, and they grow surprisingly well in the Lehigh Valley’s Zone 6a climate with the…

Lawn Care

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…

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