http://www.blogsmonroe.com/backyard Tips and How-To's for the Lawn and Garden Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:08:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I wanted to repeat this post. I feel it is very important. Are you ready for Halloween? Are you ready? You may have the candy bought and the costumes are ready, but what about your yard? There are a few precautions you can take to be certain everyone has a safe and ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/backyard/?p=1516 I wanted to take a moment and re-post this from last year: It’s time to plant mums I was planning on picking up a few mums this weekend to add some fall color to the yard. But it’s raining now and is expected to continue through the weekend. Planting may be on ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/backyard/?p=1512 My apologies to everyone who has been trying to keep up with TBG and found nothing new lately. Computer problems and my schedule have combined to make things difficult. I hope to continue bringing information to all of you. Information that you will find useful, helpful and interesting. Please bear with ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/backyard/?p=1508 It is truly amazing the difference mulch can make in a garden. The weather has been dry but my plants all look great and have only needed minimal watering. The bare soil in my garden paths are hard and dry. This is where the mulched areas show their value. ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/backyard/?p=1502 I thought this was a great story with a few new twists on an old favorite. I hope you enjoy it. I'll be trying them all! http://www.toledoonthemove.com/news/news_story.aspx?id=320856 I'll see you in the backyard! http://www.blogsmonroe.com/backyard/?p=1496 Last weekend provided me with the time to complete all the projects on my list. http://www.blogsmonroe.com/backyard/?p=1465 With all of those projects finished, I have time to think about what will be coming up. I have three days off this holiday weekend. That break should allow me some time ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/backyard/?p=1482 I found this at www.motherearthnews.com. I thought I would share it. Similar to strawberry shortcake, with a creamy, Italian twist. Ingredients: 4 eggs 8 tbsp sugar 8 ounces mascarpone cheese 30 to 40 ladyfingers (sponge cookies) 3 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced Instructions: Separate egg yolks from whites in two bowls. Beat yolks until frothy. Add 5 tablespoons of ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/backyard/?p=1476 I have put together a list of what needs to be completed this weekend. It is all garden related this weekend. The first thing I need to to is the one thing I do not enjoy, thinning out a few rows of plants. I never like the idea of pulling out ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/backyard/?p=1465 Father's day weekend is nearly over. I hope all the dads out there had a great day. I spent a portion of my day getting a few things done in the yard and garden, and finished the day off with a cookout. Today also brought us the first day of summer. ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/backyard/?p=1460 You may remember a posting I made some time ago regarding cordless tools: http://www.blogsmonroe.com/backyard/?p=43 I had been looking to add another battery to my cordless tool collection. I have seen the batteries ranging in price from $36.00 all the way up to $50.00. Today I found a great deal. A drill kit ... http://www.blogsmonroe.com/backyard/?p=1452