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Look at That Cat Grass Grow!

In a recent article, I wrote about how I bought a couple cat grass kits that my mom had pointed out to me. One was for their drinking fountain, the other was a freestanding Kitty Garden. The Aqua Garden The Drinkwell Aqua Garden Pet Grass really surprised me. It’s just a little blue container that clips to the side of the Drinkwell fountain. There’s no soil, just seeds. “Grass is really going to grow in here?” I wondered doubtfully. Oh man, did it! The directions specified a trim of the roots might be needed, but I actually had to cut … Continue reading →

The Poop Problem I Never Expected

Warning: I’m going to talk about poop. Okay, this is nothing new. Courtney and I talk about poop all the time in the Pets Blog. It’s just part of being a pet owner. Now that you’ve been fairly warned… on to the poop! My dog Moose is usually quite the pooper. That dog can squat a good four times per day, if not more. (He’s not quite the level of pooper that my dog Miko used to be — that dog had an uncanny ability to poop one more time than I had bags with me. If I had one, … Continue reading →

Prevent Lawn Damage from Pets

It is pretty easy to figure out that this apartment complex welcomes pets — not just because of inconsiderate neighbors who don’t pick up poop, but because of the urine burn spots around the grounds. Many pet owners — whether you own property or rent — suffer with dead, bald spots on the lawn thanks to pet piddle. But your lawn doesn’t have to look like Swiss cheese! Here are some tips to help minimize lawn damage from your pets. Water your lawn deeply. A long, deep watering can encourage grasses to put down deeper roots — up to two … Continue reading →

The War of the Smells

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Ah, spring. When a young dog’s fancy turns to the awakening smells of the world around her (or him). I’ve already had to declare war on mud. People warned me when I moved to the Pacific Northwest that it would be rainy and it would be muddy. The rain, I can handle. I’ve got a knee-length waterproof coat with a deep hood and plenty of pockets for poo bags. But Moose, Lally, and I track in lots of mud. These days, the war on mud is mostly under control. I’m now the proud owner of TWO vacuums — one small, … Continue reading →

Smart Grass Seed

In order to “go green” and help protect our environment, our lawns sometimes wind up brown, due to lack of water and lack of fertilizers. Did you know that there is an actual green paint that can be placed on a lawn to make it look lush and healthy? And in some areas, homeowners are encouraged to eliminate the lawn altogether, replacing it with stone or other materials. But innovations are always out there to improve our homes. A brand new grass seed product is out in retail stores this spring. The makers of Pennington Smart Seed claim that their … Continue reading →

Dog Days of Summer Photograph Opportunities

Even though school supplies are starting to crop up all over the place, doesn’t mean that summer is over. In fact for most, there is still well over a month left of the hot, sticky weather. Photography opportunities in the summer months are plentiful, with kids home, vacations and outdoor activities. And then there is the gorgeous scenery. So what have you forgotten to snap a photo of this summer? Ice Cream Man, Cones and Popsicles We don’t typically purchase from the ice cream man very often with my frugal lifestyle, but once in awhile we relent and allow the … Continue reading →

Saving Money on Yardwork

Yes, it’s another post that stems from our preparing our house to sell. This time, we are looking at the back yard. I’ve always been one to save money on anything I can, but with yards, you have to keep them looking good, for fear of the complaining neighbors or zoning issues. However, the time when the yard needs to look its very best, is of course, when the house is for sale. I thought I would share with you over the course of the next several days, the easy ways we have been saving money on our yard in … Continue reading →

Five Winter Lawn Care Tips

Currently, our lawn is covered with a blanket of fresh snow. Nothing compared to what our neighbors to the north received (more than a foot fell there in less than 5 hours). We just have a couple of inches, but it is enough to get me thinking about what should be done out there prior to the inevitable—I know that we were spared by this storm, but next time I can guarantee we won’t be as lucky. Here are five things you should do before your yard hibernates under a blanket of snow this winter: 1. Aerate. (Otherwise known as … Continue reading →

The Lawn You Never Have To Mow

No weeds, no watering, no bugs, no pesticides, and no mowing… sound too good to be true? If you are the one who maintains the yard, it may be. But, it’s true—there is a way you can achieve a pristine lawn without hired help—-get a fake one. Hold on, don’t check out just yet… allow me to explain. According thousands of homeowners who recently participated in a study sponsored by a major synthetic turf manufacturer—-fake lawns are in style. But are they worth it? If you spend countless hours fighting weeds, brown spots, the lawn mower and pet damage, I … Continue reading →

Lawn Care: Pesticides

We all want our lawns to look like the outfield at Yankee Stadium, but what lengths are you willing to go to get them to look that green and pristine? Are you the type that personally gets down and dirty, combining natural products with patience and pride? Or do you have a landscaper who has cultivated an immaculate lawn with the use of grass protecting pesticides? Don’t get me wrong; I am not saying that all landscapers use harmful pesticides. I am merely suggesting that you check to see whether or not they do. The reason I say this is … Continue reading →