The Strader's Blog

Care for forced bulbs like tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths to enjoy vibrant winter blooms and prepare them for spring planting.

Helleborus, or Lenten Rose, is a shade-loving, evergreen perennial with early blooms, vibrant colors, and low-maintenance garden appeal.

Learn pruning fundamentals for trees and shrubs, including removing dead growth, shaping plants, and boosting flowers and healthy growth.

Late winter dormant pruning made easier. Learn which pruning tools to use and how proper cuts keep trees and shrubs healthy.

Learn how to choose the right garden tools and care for them properly to improve comfort, efficiency, and extend tool life.

Is your cat drinking enough water? Learn why hydration matters, health risks of low intake, and simple ways to boost your cat’s water use.

Pets offer more than love. Discover how dogs, cats, and other pets reduce stress, improve heart health, fight loneliness, and boost well-being.

Suet feeding made easy. Learn why suet helps birds year-round, which feeders work best, and which backyard birds love it.

Learn how to feed winter birds with the right feeders and foods to attract finches, cardinals, woodpeckers, and more.

Discover where insects go in winter, which pests die off, which survive, and why cold weather alone won’t solve pest problems.