http://www.dannylipford.com DIY Home Improvement Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.dannylipford.com/february-lawn-garden-to-do-list/ http://www.dannylipford.com/february-lawn-garden-to-do-list/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:12:49 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=3000 Early February marks the official midpoint of winter, and on this day many cultures look to folklore and tradition for signs of the coming spring. For most of us, however, plants are dormant or just beginning to stir. Read on for some February lawn and garden tasks.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/february-lawn-garden-to-do-list/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/january-lawn-garden-to-do-list/ http://www.dannylipford.com/january-lawn-garden-to-do-list/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:15:16 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=2593 The January garden hunkers down to wait out the winter, but there's still plenty to do when the weather cooperates. This is a great month for evaluating, planning, and placing orders. It's also a good time to work on plants during dormancy before they begin their spring growing season. Read on for more.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/january-lawn-garden-to-do-list/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/december-lawn-garden-to-do-list/ http://www.dannylipford.com/december-lawn-garden-to-do-list/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:10:15 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=2073 Gardeners begin to find some rest in December, and if you're like me, the fireplace beckons more loudly than the yard. Nonetheless, on those sunny days it's good to get outdoors and to take care of a few gardening chores. Read on to find out more.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/december-lawn-garden-to-do-list/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/november-lawn-garden-to-do-list/ http://www.dannylipford.com/november-lawn-garden-to-do-list/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:00:08 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=1694 Fall gardening is an exercise in delayed gratification – new plants barely put down roots before going dormant, and amended beds won't show their gratitude until spring. Read on to find out how to clean up, organize, and take stock of your yard during November. ]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/november-lawn-garden-to-do-list/feed/ 0 http://www.dannylipford.com/october-lawn-garden-to-do-list/ http://www.dannylipford.com/october-lawn-garden-to-do-list/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:00:51 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=1241 In October, gardeners have a color show unequaled in any other season. While many summer annuals are still blooming, trees begin their yearly show of fall color, and fall-blooming perennials explode into bloom. Read on for a list of October to-do jobs for your yard.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/october-lawn-garden-to-do-list/feed/ 5 http://www.dannylipford.com/september-lawn-garden-to-do-list/ http://www.dannylipford.com/september-lawn-garden-to-do-list/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:30:36 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=922 September heralds the fall gardening season with cooler temperatures and a first taste of autumn in the air. Now's the time to be outside to enjoy the beautiful weather while taking care of some of the following lawn and garden tasks for September.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/september-lawn-garden-to-do-list/feed/ 1 http://www.dannylipford.com/august-lawn-and-garden-to-do-list/ http://www.dannylipford.com/august-lawn-and-garden-to-do-list/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:30:28 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/lawn-and-gardening/august-lawn-and-garden-to-do-list/ August is in the “dog days of summer,” the hottest and most sultry time of the year. Everything seems languid and still – except mosquitoes – and the sun threatens to bake lawns, gardens, and gardeners alike. Read on to find some August tasks for your yard.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/august-lawn-and-garden-to-do-list/feed/ 3 http://www.dannylipford.com/july-lawn-garden-to-do-list/ http://www.dannylipford.com/july-lawn-garden-to-do-list/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:00:36 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=5593 Rainfall is scarce in July, and soaring temperatures can cause your garden and lawn to slow down to conserve energy. Vegetable gardens kick into high gear and need some extra attention while other plants can benefit from special treatment as well. Read on to find out more. ]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/july-lawn-garden-to-do-list/feed/ 3 http://www.dannylipford.com/june-lawn-garden-to-do-list/ http://www.dannylipford.com/june-lawn-garden-to-do-list/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:40:42 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=5008 June marks the official start of summer and is a great month for working in your garden and lawn. Most parts of the country are green and teeming with birds, butterflies, and flowers; but the heat and summer drought haven't taken hold. Read on for a list of tasks for your lawn and garden in June.]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/june-lawn-garden-to-do-list/feed/ 1 http://www.dannylipford.com/may-lawn-garden-to-do-list/ http://www.dannylipford.com/may-lawn-garden-to-do-list/#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 20:30:37 +0000 Julie Day http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=4388 Much of the country will experience the last frost of the season during May, bringing us to the heady days of spring gardening. So whether you’re just getting your hands dirty for the first time, or already have calluses from digging, here are some tips and chores for the May lawn and garden. ]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/may-lawn-garden-to-do-list/feed/ 1