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Throughout the years I have owned many dogs in my time. As a young boy riding my bike, playing in the backyards and the playgrounds of my neighborhood. My first dog Smiley a black and white pointer was my favorite companion following me everywhere I went. He was also loved by the families in the neighborhood and had many people who called him a friend.

I can remember a man who I did not even know befriend Smiley and wanted to take him on a long trip he was taking as a trucker delivering goods across the country. I was a little skeptical not knowing this person but Smiley seemed to like him so I said ok to the trip. Three weeks later Smiley returned safe and sound with the thanks of the trucker for letting him take Smiley along as company for the long trip. 

Other dogs that I have had the pleasure of owning was two mixed shephards I named Thunder and Lightning and two other mixed shepherds that I named Samson and Ranger. As you can tell I am very fond of german shepherds and I cannot express all the fun and pleasure that we all had together one time or another.

None of them are with me now but I remember them all dearly and maybe one day I will have a dog as a companion again. But I guess you are wondering where all this is going? Owning a dog or pet is a lot more than just filling a bowl with food and letting them out in the backyard to fend for themselves. If you care for your dogs as I cared for mine throught the years. You might want to take a look at these great tips on how to make your yard pet friendly….Read More 

 

 

Over the past several years this has become my most popular gardening program , both locally and when I am fortunate to give talks to gardeners in other parts of the country. Whether speaking in Minnesota, Pennsylvania or Oklahoma, I never provide handouts for the audience, of course—that would involve forethought and logistical planning—so what I’d like to do here is rip through my Top 10 list and let this article serve as the grand handout that I never quite get around to creating or disseminating…Read More

If you live in a townhouse, you may think you can’t really enjoy gardening and landscaping. This is not true at all! You can have fun with a townhouse patio garden that is lush and beautiful. You’ll be the envy of your neighbors as you sit on your patio and enjoy your landscaping efforts….Read More

Even Though it still might be cold and damp in the area that you live. The days are getting longer and the sun is slowly giving us an occational dose of sunshine to remind us that it will not be to long before flowers and plants start to bloom. There are many things you can do even though there is still a chill in the air. Like checking your garden tools to make sure no rust has accumalated on them or starting up the lawnmower to make any adjustments that might be needed. Also it is a good time to make a list of the plants and vegetables you plan to plant and order them online….Read More

Ahhhh what great weather we have been getting the past few days. Yesterday and today the temperature has been around 55 to 60 degrees with the sun shinning bright over the mountain tops. I was even able to open some windows around the house to let the fresh air push out all that stale air from the long winter we are having here in Colorado.

It has been even nice enough to get out in the yard and start doing some preparation for the spring and summer gardening months to come. My wife and I are starting to plan our seed and plant orders and cleaning up all of the debrie in the yard that accumulates during the winter months. Even though it still is the month of February you still can get things done for your garden and landscape to get the jump on the spring and summer months. Here is a regional gardening guide for things you can do around your garden during the month of February….Read More

So, you finally bought that large lot you've been dreaming of and now you are ready to landscape it, but you only have a shoestring budget to accomplish the task. Well, if you use some inexpensive landscaping ideas you can turn your acre lot into an appealing, pleasant environment for you and your family to enjoy.When dealing with large lots, consider the fact that…Read More