What to Do With Rotten Pumpkins
Pumpkins are popular fall decorations, but eventually they will soften and rot. They don't need to be destined for the trash, however – there are great ways to...
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Closing Time: Shut Down Your Pond Easily and Safely
Ponds can be amazing backyard features, but if they are not closed properly before freezing, expensive equipment can be damaged and delicate plants and animals...
How to Pick the Best Spots for Your Trail Cams
Trail cams are ideal for monitoring trails and feeding areas, capturing videos or photos of visiting wildlife and planning hunts or wildlife watching, but if...
Winter Nutrition for Whitetails
Winter nutrition is very important for deer and the individuals that hunt them. Even though hunting season is typically during the colder months, during these...
Tack Care Tips
Good quality tack is an expensive investment, but without proper care that investment can quickly wither away to damage, mold, stains and other problems that...
How Did Wolves Evolve Into Man's Best Friend?
Dogs are man's best friend, but wolves can be dangerous predators. So how did wolves evolve to become the canine pets we love? Ancient Ancestors All dogs are...
5 Tips to Attract Orioles
Orioles are popular and distinct backyard birds, but they can also be difficult to attract because of their unique preferences. Backyard birders who know how...
How to Get Your Puppy to Stop Biting Everything
It is normal for puppies to mouth, chew, gnaw and bite everything they come across – a dog's mouth is sensitive and young puppies are simply investigating...
No Hummingbirds at Your Feeders? We Have Solutions!
Hummingbirds are some of the most desirable backyard birds, but if they aren't finding your backyard to their liking, there are many steps you can take to...
Build Your Own Raised Garden Bed
A raised garden bed is an easy gardening option ideal for small spaces or for gardeners who prefer a more organized, neat garden. But you don't need to buy an...
Tips for Washing Your Pet
No matter what type of pets you have – cats, dogs, hamsters, guinea pigs, turtles, etc. – regular baths can be a healthy part of their care, but baths should...
5 Steps to Stop Your Horse From Pawing
There are many reasons why a horse may be pawing at the ground – it may be bored or restless, playful, anxious, stressed or simply seeking attention – but once...
Training With Puppy Pee Pads
Pee pads can be a great way to housebreak your puppy, but it does take patience to train a dog to use them properly. Being consistent with your pet and...
Recycling Down on the Farm
Everyone knows the value of recycling, but the more creative the recycling down on the farm, the more farmers can save both money and materials by meeting...
Nutrition Your Cattle Needs
Good nutrition is essential for the health of your herd, but there are many different factors that affect what nutrition your cattle need. By understanding...
2015 Garden Trends
Gardening is in style every year, from hobby gardening and home-grown vegetables to decorative flowers and agriculture, but new trends develop each year to...
Spring on the Farm
Spring is the busiest season of all on the farm, and understanding spring farm tasks is the first step in being ready to tackle each one for a productive and...
How to Apply Polo Wraps
Polo wraps can be a great way to protect your horse's legs and ankles, but they must be applied correctly to be effective. Good wrapping can protect a horse...
Recycle Your Tree After the Holidays
A Christmas tree is more than a Christmas tree if you recycle it to help wild birds after the holidays. There are several ways you can turn this ultimate...
Installing Rubber Stall Mats
Having rubber stall mats offers your barn and stables a more efficient way of managing your horse. The firm surface of any rubber stall mat makes it easier to...
Winter Birds to Watch for and How to Attract Them
You may not be able to go out birding as often as you'd like in freezing temperatures and stormy days, but when these winter birds regularly visit your...
Storm Preparation Tips for Horse & Cattle Owners
Properly caring for horses or livestock during a threatening storm requires careful planning and preparation. No one is immune to disaster and that’s why we...
How To Pick The Right Puppy For your Next Hunting Dog
Picking the right puppy to be your next hunting dog can be an exciting time. It’s a time to bring in a new member of the family that will in many ways help...
Turn Your Backyard into a Bird Haven
Create a haven in your backyard for our feathered friends by offering food, water, shelter and nesting sites. • Food: Placing a wide variety of feeders and...
Watering Plants? Use Cooking Water for Extra Nutrition
We all have been at fault at some point in our lives for trying some crazy tactic for attempting to make our plants grow. Whether it is homemade fertilizer or...