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Creating a Bird-Friendly Backyard for Spring
Attract vibrant bird species to your backyard this spring with the right feeders, water sources, and shelter. Pleasants Hardware offers a variety of bird care products, including feeders, bird baths, and accessories to help you create the perfect habitat for local and migratory birds. Keep your feathered friends nourished and hydrated with fresh food and clean water to enjoy bird-watching all season long.
Refreshing Your Garden Beds with Miracle-Gro and FoxFarm: A Step-by-Step Guide
Transform your garden beds this spring with expert tips and high-quality products from Pleasants Hardware. Whether you're using Miracle-Gro for vibrant flowers or FoxFarm for lush vegetables, proper soil preparation and maintenance ensure a thriving garden. Visit Pleasants Hardware to stock up on premium soils, fertilizers, and gardening essentials to bring your outdoor space to life.
Spring Mulching 101: When and How to Apply Mulch
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your garden, and one of the best ways to do so is by applying mulch. Mulching offers a multitude of benefits, such as moisture retention, soil temperature regulation, and weed control.
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Revitalize Your Lawn This Spring with Scotts Grass Seed Mix
Get your lawn ready for spring with Scotts Grass Seed Mix! This step-by-step guide covers everything you need to know about overseeding to achieve a lush, green lawn. Learn how to choose the right Scotts seed blend, prepare your lawn, apply the seeds, and maintain your grass for optimal growth.
Pre-Emergents for Turf-Type Tall Fescue Lawns
Maintaining a lush, green turf-type tall fescue lawn in Virginia requires proactive care, especially when it comes to preventing weeds. One of the most effective strategies is the application of pre-emergent herbicides.
Top 10 Must-Have Tools for Spring Gardening
Here’s a guide to the must-have tools for spring gardening to ensure your garden thrives throughout the season.
Hummingbirds are on the Way: How to Attract Early Scouters in Virginia
As the winter chill starts to fade and the first signs of spring begin to appear, one of nature’s most anticipated visitors prepares to return to Virginia: the hummingbird.
Transform Your Yard This Fall with STIHL
As the leaves begin to fall and the days grow shorter, it's time to start thinking about your fall clean-up. A well-maintained yard sets the stage for a healthy lawn in the spring, and using the right tools can make all the difference.
Seed Starting 101: A Comprehensive Guide
Starting your garden from seeds is a rewarding journey that allows you to witness the entire life cycle of your plants, from tiny seeds to flourishing crops.
Bird Seed at Pleasants Hardware
At Pleasants Hardware, we take great excitement in offering a large selection of bird seed brands that are high quality with a large variety.
Don’t Forget to Keep Gardening During Colder Months, Here’s Why
With mother nature summoning the colder temperatures this time of year, you may be inclined to pack in the gardening tools and store them in that shed you won’t visit for at least a few more months. Until the weather starts to get warm again, you may be thinking to toss in the rag and call it a year for your gardening.
Winter Pruning: Staying Trim for Springtime
“Winter pruning” is the first article in our 2019 Lawn & Garden Preparation Guide. Up next, we’ll talk about the climate zone here in Virginia, what to plant in early spring, and how to clean up your post-winter yard before the fair weather arrives. Be sure to subscribe to our monthly posts to keep up with the full series!