Modern Yardlover

Whether you live  in a place that gets lots of snow every winter or you’re like me and live  in an area where it snows four inches and you’re out of school for a week, then you probably deal with trying to shovel icy driveways and sidewalks.  Here are a few products to help make that snow removal a little easier:

For smaller areas that you need to clear up, try Salt Stick for a fast and convenient snow or ice melter.  Simply open up the dispensing end and pour onto the desired area.  This product works in lower temperatures than other ice removal products and immediately goes to work on contact.  It will not rust metal or harm wood stairs and decks.  If you have a larger area, then try Ice Melt.  It will not harm grass or landscaping and just one cup can melt approximately 27 square feet.

If you get snow regularly and have a tricky sidewalk or front staircase, then maybe you’ll want something a little more permanent.  Try Clear Walk or Clear Step for heavy foot-traffic areas.  Clear Walk and Clear Step snow mats melt up to 2″ of falling snow per hour and eliminate the chemicals used in more traditional forms of snow removal.  There is no more need for shoveling or snow blowing and they are extremely durable, so they can be left out all winter season.  They are also portable and can be moved around to wherever you need the most help.

No matter how much snow you get, make sure you stay safe and are always prepared!

If you enjoy doing all the work that comes with picking out and decorating a Christmas tree, and love that moment of finding the perfect one, then listen up!  Getting a live tree is really a lot of fun, but if you’re going to attempt the extreme, you have to be prepared.

First off, live trees don’t just stand up perfectly by themselves—they need support, so check out one of our Christmas Tree Stands.

Secondly, live trees can wilt, and if you’re the type to put it up as soon as Thanksgiving dinner is over, and then take it down sometime half way through January, then you’re going to need some Plant Protector from Wilt Pruf.  It helps to keep moisture from escaping, which can cause needles to drop and brown.

Lastly, your tree can freeze, depending on if you keep it on a screened-in-porch, or somewhere where there really isn’t a lot of heat.  To keep it safe, try Plant Insulator Season Extender by Dalen.  It insulates trees from frost damage.

So, if you’re one of the few courageous ones out there, use these tips to ensure your tree having a long, healthy Christmas!

Who doesn’t love the fresh, piney scent of Christmas Trees?  Well lots of people.  Or maybe they are allergic to them.  Or maybe they have an irrational fear of some wild animal hibernating in their tree and out of nowhere deciding to purposefully ruin their Christmas dinner (if you haven’t seen the movie Christmas Vacation, you should).  It is also possible that they just don’t want to deal with making the trip all the way out to the Christmas Tree farm, spending hours picking that perfect tree that everyone in the family loves, laying down on the muddy ground to saw it off, lugging it back up the hill, tying it down, attempting to bring it inside without getting pine needles everywhere, setting it up, watering it constantly, eternally vacuuming up needles, finding a logical way of getting it out of the house and disposing of it, and once more vacuuming the entire house.  Whatever your reason, it’s okay.  There is such a thing as Artificial Christmas Trees by the National Tree Company.  They come in 7 1/2 feet and 9 feet tall and there are several different “species”, all with included lights.  These trees are very lifelike, but without all the fuss, and all you have to do is put on your ornaments!  So, whether you don’t want to deal with all the drama, or you simply just don’t like real trees, these Artificial Christmas Trees are the perfect addition for your holiday decorating!