Time to Prune the Azaleas
by KYW’s Phran Novelli OK, that’s enough of that — stuff that’s sticking out, bits that didn’t bloom, branches that didn’t look so good after the winter and now looks even worse. You’re running out...
View ArticleTrees And Shrubs Take A Beating From Winter Weather
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Trees and shrubs have already taken a beating from Old Man Winter this season and now we are getting another mix of snow, sleet and rain on top of what is already there. It’s nice...
View ArticleAs Delaware Valley Lawns Turn Brown, Expert Suggests A Watering Pause
GLENSIDE, Pa. (CBS) - Remember green grass? As this hot, dry summer drags on, your lawn and gardens are wilting. And some lawns have turned brown and crunchy. So, should you turn on the sprinkler and...
View ArticleBurn Off That Turkey With A Little Yardwork
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Thanksgiving’s the traditional kick off to the holidays and the time when people start packing on pounds. But what you DO over Thanksgiving besides eat can burn off more – or less...
View ArticleSpring Cleaning That Can Be Done Now
By Phran Novelli PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - You know that pile of pots you dragged into the garage or hid in the basement right before Thanksgiving? This is a good time to get them ready for spring. Really...
View ArticlePreparing For Spring Planting? Consider Extending Your Growing Season
By Kim Glovas OTTSVILLE, Pa. (CBS) – With seed catalogues arriving in area mailboxes, gardeners are starting to think about planting season. An Ottsville, Bucks County expert gardener says this might...
View ArticleMiniature Gardening
Learn how to make your own miniature garden with Giverny Gardens. www.giverny-gardens.com Filed under: Talk Philly Tagged: flowers, gardening, Giverny Gardens, Miniature Gardening, plants
View ArticleSprouting An Indoor Vegetable Garden In Philadelphia
Growing your own vegetables can be easier than you think. It can save you money as well as improve your home’s air quality. Beginning your indoor garden can be a great project for kids and families, or...
View ArticleLocal Expert Says It Is Never To Dry To Start Planting Your Garden
By Robin Culverwell PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Spring has sprung early – we know that – but it’s also been very dry. So what does that mean for those digging in their garden? There’s a small window of...
View ArticleVolunteers Wanted For Gardening At Ambler Arboretum
By Phran Novelli PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - What are you doing most Tuesday mornings? If you’re over 18, you could be helping out at the Ambler Arboretum of Temple University. On Tuesdays from 9:00 to Noon,...
View Article10 Tips To Winterize Your Lawn And Garden
Fall days may be full of changing leaves and crisp weather, but it is also a time to prep your lawn for winter. During the summer months, lawns and gardens experience a resting period as a way to...
View ArticleHealth: Flower Power
By Stephanie Stahl PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – With the Philadelphia Flower Show in full swing, thousands of people are expected to visit. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on the...
View ArticleComposting 101: How To Avoid Gnats & Rats
According to the most recent EPA estimates, the average American is responsible for throwing away almost 1,500 pounds of trash annually. Much of this waste falls under reduce, reuse or recycle...
View ArticleBe Temperate About Starting Your Garden Now, Horticulture Expert Advises
By Mark Abrams PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — If the recent temperatures in the 80s got you thinking about getting your garden ready for planting this weekend, a local expert says it’s okay to begin, but you...
View ArticleTips for Preparing Your Vegetable Garden This Summer
Spring is here and it is the perfect time to start planning for a vegetable garden. Gardening is not only a rewarding experience, but it can also help reduce stress. Imagine working outdoors in your...
View Article2nd Annual Love Your Park Week Offers Plethora Of Events For All
By Justin Udo PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Saturday marks the last day for festivities at the 2nd Annual Love Your Park Week, but there are still plenty of activities going on at more than 25 parks. Parks all...
View ArticleDespite Frozen Ground, Start Thinking About Some Crops Now
By Kim Glovas PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – If you’ve received any seed catalogs this winter, you may be thinking about starting a vegetable garden from the ground up. So you bought some seeds from one of those...
View ArticleGuide To The Philadelphia Flower Show
After the never-ending winter and piles of snow we’ve had this year, you’re probably in need of some signs of spring. Luckily, Philadelphia’s annual harbinger of warmer days is rapidly approaching: The...
View ArticleWarmer Weather Couldn’t Get Here Soon Enough For Green Thumbs
By Robin Culverwell PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The weather’s warming up- a bit and maybe not for long-and gardeners couldn’t be happier to get outside and dig in the dirt. The snow, the wind, the ice, has...
View ArticleHomeowners Ready For Some Much Needed Spring Projects
By Mike Dougherty PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A long, ferocious winter is finally behind us, and now it’s time to get the yard primed for one of the most anticipated summers in recent memory. This is the week...
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