You’ve heard the saying, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. What do the squeaky wood steps get? They get some great advice from home improvement expert Danny Lipford in this morning’s Ask Danny. Categories: Morning – Features
Don’t let a lack of space stop you from composting. Convert kitchen scraps and garden debris into compost right in the garden. Use the pathway between gardens for sheet composting. Place damaged plant leaves, annual weeds that have not flowered or gone to seed and similar plant trimmings in the pathways. As you walk across the path you help break…
Are you ready to buckle under all the pressure you’re under these days? Imagine how your wood floors must feel. Danny Lipford lets us know what to do when they need your support, in this week’s Ask Danny. Categories: Morning – Features
They’re almost gone, but you can still find a few trees displaying beautiful fall colors before they all fall off for winter. The brilliant fall color in our landscapes is a magical transformation that happens each year. And the science behind it all is just as intriguing. Each fall as the days shorten our deciduous trees and shrubs begin…
What with all the snow and then melting out there, things are looking a mite soggy around our homes these days. And that can lead to mold. Let Danny Lipford mold your thoughts on mold removal techniques in this morning’s Ask Danny. Categories: Morning – Features
Coneflowers, liatris, and black-eyed Susans are some of the natives we add to our gardens. But there are many more native beauties to consider. Add vertical interest with minimal care with American larkspur. This sturdy perennial does not need staking, withstands winds and blooms for several months. It has the beautiful blue of delphiniums without the fuss. You and…
It’s a story we first brought you on the Morning Show a while back: the deadline is coming closer to getting your information in to the 2020 Census. And while it’s critical for everyone to stand up and be counted, it’s especially so for our Native communities. Tribal leaders are working hard to get everyone’s information collected, in part because…
Are your home improvement skills feeling a mite rusty this morning? If you spent the start of fall enjoying our supremely warm weather while playing outside instead of tackling tough tasks, you might want to start thinking about brushing up on your painting skills. After all, a fresh coat of paint is a great way to head off rust before…
Put coffee grounds and filters to work improving your garden’s beauty and productivity. Recycle these morning discards in your compost pile or worm bin. The worms and microorganisms will break them down into wonderful compost. Or occasionally sprinkle the grounds on the soil surface of your indoor and outdoor container and in-ground gardens. Avoid adding large amounts at one…
There’s been some significant signs of cooler weather the last few days, and that means we’re all going to be spending a lot more time indoors soon. So you want to make sure your walls are in good shape. Danny Lipford lets us know whether cracks in your walls are worth worrying over in this morning’s Ask Danny. Categories: Morning…
