#12 Wyandotte chickens can be very noisy. The majority of breeds will talk softly throughout the day (and sometimes not so softly), but Wyandottes are known to be noisier than average. How many eggs do Golden Laced Wyandottes lay? Gold Laced Wyandotte’s are productive, and their beautiful coloring makes themRead More →
Chicory and radicchio are hardy, cool-season perennials grown best in spring and early summer in cold winter regions and in fall and winter in warm-winter regions. Sow chicory seeds in the garden 2 to 3 weeks before the average date of the last frost in spring. Is chicory frost hardy?Read More →
Hardy outdoor herbs Some plants grow through the colder months regardless. Mint, parsley and rosemary are all hardy plants that will survive even in the snow. However, cold weather will reduce their growth, so you should limit the harvest. If you take too much, the plant may die. How longRead More →
This special needle shape, along with a waxy coating, allows the evergreens to conserve water during summer and winter, which is needed for that continued photosynthesis process. So because they can conserve more water than their deciduous counterparts, their leaves stay green and remain attached longer. What happens to evergreensRead More →
An annual pruning is an important step for long-lasting lavender (Lavandula spp. and hybrids) plants. Without it they grow a large, lanky, woody base that can split open — it looks bad and shortens the plant’s lifespan. What do you do with lavender in the fall? You want to heavilyRead More →
While all crape myrtles are cold hardy to USDA Zone 7a, meaning they will tolerate low winter temperatures to 0 degrees Fahrenheit, there are now many varieties that are cold hardy as far north as USDA Zone 6a, which has low temperatures to -10 degrees Fahrenheit. What zone is crepeRead More →
It’s important to remember to detach your garden hoses at the end of the season. Even if you have a “frost-free” spigot, you still need to remove the hose in the winter, or run the risk of your pipes freezing and bursting. … Water expands when it freezes, and nothingRead More →
Open window treatments. Condensation is more likely to occur when drapes are closed or shades are pulled down. … Circulate the air. … Turn down the humidifier. … Ensure proper ventilation in your home. … Keep firewood outside. How do you stop condensation on windows overnight? Ways to Absorb andRead More →
The Bangles perform in the music video “A Hazy Shade of Winter” from the original motion picture soundtrack Less Than Zero (1987). The band plays in a darkened room illuminated by moving blue lights and surrounded by television sets while clips from the film play throughout. What episode of UmbrellaRead More →
An old soft top with holes or tears will need to be repaired unless you enjoy the snow and cold air in your car. You should also be careful when using a soft top. Cold weather causes the vinyl or fabric to shrink a bit, so if you try toRead More →