Posts by DIG Marketing
Top 9 Tips for Choosing and Using Mulch
Here’s our guide for everything you need to know about choosing and using mulch in your garden this year. Mulching is a great way to get your garden looking beautiful while saving water and protecting your plants. Ready to get mulching? Read on for tips on the best garden mulch to use in your…
Read MoreChicken Bog
This quick and easy 1 pot meal is sure to become a family favorite around the house! INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 cup chopped carrots 2 teaspoons chopped garlic 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 cups…
Read MoreUnderstanding Frost Dates and Zones
Jumping the gun on planting may leave you in the weeds! Read our complete guide on frost dates and zones. Understanding frost dates and zones can give you the upper hand in your gardening endeavors. Knowing your frost dates by zone can help protect your plants and save you plenty of headaches. Stay in…
Read MoreEaster Cookie Pie
Put your leftover Easter candy to good use! INGREDIENTS FOR CAKE: 1/2 C unsalted sweet cream butter, softened 3/4 C sugar 1 egg 1 egg yolk 2 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 C flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch 1/2 C M & M…
Read MoreBrown Sugar Shortbread Bars
A tasty, gooey treat with an irresistible chocolate topping! INGREDIENTS: 1 cup salted butter (room temperature) 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 10-12 full size Hershey bars buy 13 because they tend to get away. DIRECTIONS: Preheat the oven to 350º. Lightly…
Read MoreLandscape Plants You Should Start Fertilizing Now
Knowing how and when to feed our garden is key to getting our landscape plants looking and feeling their best. You’re late, you’re late, for a very important date! Actually, you’re right on time to fertilize your landscape plants so they can thrive during peak growing months. Read this guide for what landscape plants…
Read MoreGetting Your Houseplants in the Swing of Spring
Haul out your supplies and dust off some leaves, it’s time to get your houseplants shiny for spring! Haul out your supplies and dust off some leaves, it’s time to get your houseplants shiny and thriving for spring! Follow these tips for spring houseplant care and watch your plants grow bigger, bolder, and more…
Read MoreGrilled Zucchini and Squash
INGREDIENTS: 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/4 cup minced shallot 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 medium zucchini, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices 1 medium yellow squash, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices DIRECTIONS: Preheat grill…
Read MoreIrish Apple Cake with Custard Sauce
Bring the luck of the Irish home with this dense and delicious cake smothered in tasty custard sauce. CAKE INGREDIENTS: 3 cups cake flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon cloves 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs…
Read MoreSpring Fruit Tree Care
Spring into your juiciest year yet with these springtime fruit tree care tips! Spring is the perfect time to get your fruit trees ready so they can thrive. As the temperatures climb, you can almost taste the juicy fruit that spring and summer will bring. Read on for tips on how to care for…
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