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Types of Winter BootsSome boots have specific uses such as ski boots or hunting boots. Some aren’t just for winter, but for wearing year-round. Work boots are often required on some jobs as part of the worker’s safety equipment. One thing that all types of winter boots have in common is that they feature a rubber sole with heavy tread. That’s because rubber is highly water-resistant, and the tread provides excellent traction on wet, slippery… Read more

Wildflowers in the Winter?Yes! Here’s why: Most of the hardy wildflowers used in mixes intended for ‘naturalizing’ (becoming established in the landscape as though it were a natural, native species) require winter chilling, and even freezing, to prepare them to germinate naturally in the late-winter to very early spring. By sowing wildflower seeds in the fall and winter, they are prepared by nature to germinate at the right time for your area.5… Read more

The Importance of Equine Care during Cold Weather Spring is fast approaching, but with the cold nights we are still experiencing, spring feels so far away. No matter if you bundle your horses in blankets or just provide some sort of shelter for them, you still need to watch how the cold weather is affecting them. With the cold weather, horses tend not to drink as much water as they normally would on a warmer day. Make sure they have a… Read more

You’ve worked hard to cultivate plants around your home and in your garden, so don’t let a one-night frost sabotage your efforts. Get your plants prepared for potential frost and breathe easier when the nighttime temperatures drop.What is frost? Dew forms on plants from the moisture in the air, and freezing temperatures turn that moisture into frost. Frost damages plants by forming ice crystals in plant cells – thus freezing those cells a… Read more