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Troubleshooting Canning Problems

Sometimes, even those who have been home canning for years may run into problems with their food-filled jars. Some problems are related to the condition of the jars or lids and/or how they were filled. Others relate to spoilage of the food or changes the food may have undergone during processing.

Creating A Compost Pile

Starting a compost pile is as easy as following a cooking recipe. Just get the right ingredients together, mix well, and let it cook. In a matter of months you'll have finished "black gold" to mix into the soil of your flower, herb and vegetable gardens.

Cleaning a Bird Feeder

For the health and safety of birds, it’s important to clean your bird feeders regularly. This will prevent the transmission of disease and keep your birds healthy. If you have many feeders, cleaning them on a rotating schedule will shorten the task each time.

What to feed birds

Different birds have different dietary needs and feeding preferences, and not only do some birds require different feeders or foods than others, but one bird will change its feeding needs throughout the year as it prepares for migration, breeding or other seasonal activities. Understanding how to...

Understanding Plant Nutrition

What elements are needed for your plants to grow at their best? Did you know you can spot possible nutrient deficiencies in your plants?

How to tell if your Dog has Fleas

Left untreated, chronic infestations not only make your dog miserable but can lead to infection and more serious flea-related diseases. Being aware of the signs and symptoms of flea infestations, along with prompt treatment, will help you keep your dog and her environment a healthy one.

Mulch Chart

Mulch adds the finishing touch to your home's landscaping but it's not just a pretty frame, mulch offers many other benefits as well...

When to Put Up Bird Houses

Knowing when to put up bird houses can help you attract nesting birds to your backyard so you can enjoy the experience of being part of a growing bird family.

When to See Birds

Just like humans, birds follow daily patterns for their different activities. Birders who know those patterns will be able to predict when to see birds, and can use that knowledge to see more birds more easily, either just to watch them for enjoyment or to study them more closely.

How to Help Declining Bird Count

Provided courtesy of National Audubon Society, Inc. A State of the Birds Report Summer 2007. Preserve Farmlands: Promote strong conservation provisions in the federal farm bill, especially the Conservation Reserve Program, which pays farmers to keep marginal farmlands idle and supports millions of...

Starting Seeds Indoors

Start your garden early by sowing seeds in containers indoors. Any container that drains well can be used, but many gardeners prefer peat pots or pellets placed in flats or plastic flats with many sections that are sold specifically for the purpose. Either way you choose to do it, you will gain...

Winter Birding Essentials

When the weather outside is frightful, birding can be delightful. To attract the greatest number of species in the winter, it is important to have a number of different feeders available.

Protecting Your Landscape From Deer

Although difficult for the soft-hearted, turning a cold shoulder to visiting deer is the right thing to do…

How to Identify & Treat Frostbite in Dogs

You might think that because your dog is covered in a fur coat from head to foot that it will be protected against frostbite. However, you would be wrong.

Choosing a Bed for Your Dog

Most dogs sleep for 12 hours a day. Choosing the right bed is essential. New dog owners are often shocked by how much their dog sleeps. Most dogs sleep for 12 hours a day, and some breeds will doze for as much as 18 hours. The truth is, however, that when dogs are "sleeping," they wake frequently,...

Renovating an Overgrown Houseplant

Branching, shrub-like houseplants, such as scented geranium, hibiscus, flowering maple, begonia, and schefflera, need regular pruning to keep them healthy and attractive. Ideally, you should begin pruning while the plant is small. By pinching back growing tips regularly, you'll be rewarded with...

Fertilizing your Lawn in the Fall

It's not unusual to fertilize your lawn in the spring, but don't let the cooler temperatures of autumn fool you. Fall actually is the best time to fertilize the grass, even better than springtime. After the summer's heat and humidity, grass regains its strength before winter with a good fall...

Caring for Your Dog’s Coat

Coat care basics include brushing, bathing, regular inspections and a healthy diet.

Repairing Your Lawn

If your lawn has problem areas due to disease, an accidental fertilizer spill or just an area where the grass plants are thin, Agway has solutions to fit your needs. There are 3 basic ways to repair problem areas: patching with sod, patching with seed and overseeding. The method you choose depends...

Furminator Deshedding Tools for Dogs

Learn how to use the furminator to get significantly less pet hair.

Simple Summer Lawns

Keeping your lawn a lush and healthy oasis during the hot summer months is a breeze with regular maintenance and the help of Agway products. Lawn-care maintenance involves three simple tasks: watering, mowing and fertilizing. Click here for the rest of the article: Simple Summer Lawns

Tips for cleaning your pool or spa

Cleanliness is the path to greater relaxation. It's a fact, when you establish a proper cleaning and maintenance routine for your spa or hot tub, you can prevent filter problems, murky water and reduced effectiveness of spa care products.

Controlling Tomato Problems

It takes skill and ingenuity to raise blemish-free flavorful tomatoes and protect them from insects, diseases and other pests. Here's how to handle existing problems and prevent new ones.

Getting Birds Used to a New Feeder

Buying a new bird feeder is exciting, but it can also be disappointing when the new feeder doesn't have a single bird enjoying its feast. Whether you're buying your first or your fiftieth bird feeder, these five tips can help ensure the birds discover it.

Coping with Pest Deer

Deer have become a major pest of gardens throughout North America, from rural farms to urban parks. People and deer share habitat like never before. How can we keep our garden plants intact, yet live in peace with our hooved neighbors?