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My milkweed brings all the gnomes to the yard

Author David Oblas

With a garden trowel in one hand, a croquet mallet in the other, and laughing at his own corny garden puns, this organic enthusiast practically lives in his back yard. Quick with a joke, or to grow artichokes, there's nowhere that he'd rather be.

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5 Reasons Why I Let My Grass Grow Too Long

David Oblas | September 28, 2018 | 5 Minute Read

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“It’s just because you’re lazy.” Well, no. I mean, maybe that’s part of it, but there are actually several benefits to letting my lawn grow to the point of neighborly complaint comment. When I moved into my house 8 years ago on a cold blistery day in January, I had no idea what the lawn was like. For the first year, I cut the grass every weekend. There were Canadian Thistles EVERYWHERE, so I assumed the best way to combat them was to cut them down as low and as often as

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How To Evict Flying Ants From Your Patio

David Oblas | June 23, 2018 | 4 Minute Read

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Nothing kills an afternoon of outdoor leisure and grilling like a swarm of flying ants in your face. Ok, so you've got this beautiful patio installed in your back yard, and you have an epic cookout planned for summer. You've got your menu ready, your guests have RSVPd, and you're days away from the big event. Then BAM. The uninvited guests show up. Dozens, if not hundreds of pesky flying ants swarming all up in your face every time you go outside. You can't have people over wi

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Tips For A Successful (And Safe) Backyard Fireworks Display

David Oblas | June 29, 2018 | 6 Minute Read

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July 4th is upon us! Every year we come together to celebrate our American independence, which means grilling, games, drinking, parades, and of course fireworks. While fireworks are a true American tradition, they need to be treated with respect, and used carefully. In October 2017, my home state of Pennsylvania changed their law in regards to consumer fireworks. Now we are allowed to purchase roman candles, bottle rockets, firecrackers, and larger mortar and artillery shells,

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11 Seed Catalogs You Should Read This Winter

David Oblas | February 21, 2019 | 5 Minute Read

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It’s snowing in Pennsylvania today. Which means I have the day off. Which means I’m reading seed catalogs, planning my spring garden, and ignoring all other chores in the house because I’m too distracted with the dreams of my perfect 2019 garden. You’re probably familiar with the classic seed catalogs from Burpee, Gurney’s, and Harris, but there’s a whole world of catalogs out there that you NEED to investigate this year. I took the liberty of doing the heavy work for you, by calling i

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Natural Ways To Keep Deer Out Of Your Garden

David Oblas | August 26, 2018 | 5 Minute Read

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Deer are beautiful creatures. People tend to stop what they are doing, and just watch for awhile when they see a deer grazing in a field. I, myself, am guilty of pulling over on the local roads to point out herds of deer to my daughter. A couple of poorly answered questions later (“Where do they live?”, “Why are they watching us, too?”, “How do they know where to cross the street?”), and we’re back to driving. Deer are great from a distance. But then they show up in your back yard. In

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Elevate Your Gardening Game By Growing In Hanging Baskets

David Oblas | June 8, 2018 | 4 Minute Read

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Bro, do you even lift? Boost your floral impact. Level up your plants. Uplift your patio garden. Raise the roots. Great, we got a bunch of hanging basket related puns up and out of the way (that’s the last one... because these plants are over it). Hanging baskets are the unappreciated heroes of the patio. Whether suspended from a shepherd’s hook above your perennial flower bed, or dangling from that one random hook on the underside of your pergola, hanging baskets extend your

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What Can I Do With All These Darn Fall Leaves?

David Oblas | October 23, 2018 | 6 Minute Read

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I love a good maple tree in the fall. Especially the Sugar Maple, with it’s bright orange flaring colors. That’s why we chose to plant one 6 years ago after our wedding in October. It’s our wedding tree. We love it. But Oh. My. God. The amount of leaves that drop from it! Like, really? It’s still a sapling by maple tree standards, but between it, and our neighbor’s gigantic Oak tree in their front yard, sometimes we can barely see grass in that corner of our lawn.

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Dave's Grilled Peach Ice Cream Sundae

David Oblas | July 24, 2018 | 3 Minute Read

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With summer in full swing, everyone in your neighborhood is out grilling up their steaks, chicken, and burgers. Amazing side dishes are flying off grills everywhere, like corn on the cob, sliced zucchinis, and baked potatoes. But the grill isn’t just for your main course and sides anymore. Keep the coals rolling for some delicious grilled fruit for dessert! I’ve always had a healthy(?) obsession appreciation for peaches, whether I’m eating them fresh, baking them into a sweet ga

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Warm Up Your Patio With A Fire Pit

David Oblas | November 17, 2018 | 2 Minute Read

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Halloween has come and gone, Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Your family gatherings are starting to move indoors for the winter, but you still want to spend time outside! “Oh, but it’s so cold out!” says grandma. Relax grandma, we got this. It’s time to install a fire pit to keep your outdoor gatherers warm. Types of Fire Pits There are so many different kinds of fire pits that it’s hard to choose what’s best for you. First you need to decide what you wa

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Grilled Butternut Squash "Salad"

David Oblas | October 29, 2018 | 4 Minute Read

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Butternut squash is part of the winter squash family, which also includes such favorites as the spaghetti squash, acorn squash, delicata squash, and of course pumpkins. It’s usually one of the last plants harvested from my garden, generally at the same time that I’m cutting pumpkins off the vines for the front step. Since it’s one of the last crops in the garden, I find it suiting to always make it one of the last foods on my grill before winter comes. I never quite found an amazing re

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