Garden with Wisconsin Homemaker

Get your garden and yard in shape prepared for colder temperatures by following these essential but quick and easy fall lawn care tips. Essential Fall Lawn Care Tips Every Homeowner Should Know I’m a stickler for a green lawn. There’s something about being able to walk around with my toes being tickled by verdant blades of […]

Storms and natural disasters happen so it’s important to know whose legal responsibility and liability it is for fallen tree damage. Who’s Responsible or Liable for Fallen Tree Damage and Removal? Always consult your attorney and/or insurance company to find out your legal rights and obligations on this topic. Please review my Disclaimer Page for […]

A garden insect to avoid, the hairy Puss Caterpillar, is the larval version of the adult Southern Flannel Moth and a danger for all gardeners. Gardeners Beware – The Dangerous Puss Caterpillar One of the garden insects to avoid, a Puss Caterpillar, is the larval version of the adult Southern Flannel Moth and a danger […]

One of the most shy garden insects, the Hummingbird Moth (Hawk or Sphinx Moth), is a perennial favorite that seeks nectar-rich flowers much like hummingbirds and butterflies. A Garden Treat: Hummingbird Moth (aka Hawk or Sphinx Moth) Hummingbird Moths (aka Hawk or Sphinx Moth) are definitely a garden treat here in Wisconsin. Recently I saw […]

If you are a diehard weekend gardener and you love to get down and dirty with nature, then you’ll definitely love these five super DIY weekend garden projects. I like the idea of completing smaller garden projects over the weekend. Not only does it offer me the sense that I’ve accomplished something “big” but it […]

Easy recipe to make Homemade Hummingbird Nectar or sugar water that will definitely keep the hummingbirds coming to your feeders all season long. If you want to attract hummingbirds to your yard this summer, then you’ll need to provide them not only with a garden full of attractive flowers but also feeders full of this […]