Most of us think about the emotional reason winter is so good for spring; we all rejoice once spring runs old man winter out of our neighborhood! But there are some real good reasons for us to be appreciative when we have these cold winter months where the snows are deeper than normal.

The first thing that comes to mind is the killing off of bugs and insects that can get really bad in the spring and summer months if there is no natural kill off. Because we have animals that live in our house; two dogs and one cat, I appreciate any help to control fleas and ticks. Having a cold winter helps control those nasty critters along with others that can get out of control if there is no harsh months of weather.

The great thing about snow, other than it is fun to play in and the kids get out of school, is the way it helps rejuvenate the soil. Rain tends to wash or runoff thus never really giving the earth a good slow soaking. Because snow tends to melt slowly, it soaks into the earth with gusto giving it nutrients and a deep watering that can bring beautiful green springs and wonderful flowers and vegetation throughout the seasons.

So before you cuss the cold bitter weather, think again and give a little bit of thanks for things to come.

One of the most popular greenhouse kits on the market today are the ones made by Rion Greenhouses. They have several different sizes as well as types to meet the demand from a variety of households these days. Money for food can eventually be saved from having a greenhouse in your own backyard but it does take some time to get there after the initial outlay for the greenhouse and accessories.

Many people start out with a smaller greenhouse and work themselves up to a larger one as they can. However, one of the biggest complaints we hear from our customers is they wish they had bought a bigger greenhouse kit in the first place. However, you need to be comfortable with your purchase and your ability to to do greenhouse gardening before committing to a large greenhouse. If you have the skill and are ready then now is the time to buy!

Let’s face it, winter is the time when most people do not want to look at their yards. They are bare and ugly and shows everything that is wrong with your overall landscaping scheme and that’s exactly why you need to take a good long look at it when it is as its worse. It is like anything else; you need to see it at the bottom in order to get it back to where you want it to be. You can also look at it as a blank and open canvas ready for you to take the steps to get it back into shape for spring and summer.

There are also those who have a really hard time visualizing and designing an outdoor scheme that will work for them. If you are one of those people, don’t be afraid to hire someone who can help you with your vision and stay within your budget. There are plenty of companies that will work with you to get your yard in shape. Why don’t you pick up the phone and give someone a call today.

As soon as winter breaks and spring comes forth, you will want to start spending some quality time outside in the park, by a lake or river and in your own backyard. One way to make your yard a wonderful oasis is to invest in a pergola kit that comes pre-drilled and ready to install. It’s easy because my wife and I installed one in our backyard a couple of years ago.

We are now collecting arbors and trellises for the flower gardens and beds and for the vegetable garden we put in last spring. I’ve been doing a lot of reading about vertical gardening and arbors work really well to expand the space you have for plants since some of those plants grow up a trellis or arbor and leave room for others to grow out. I’ve seen some great examples of this type of growing and am anxious to get started. Unfortunately, old man winter is still hanging around but I’m going to be ready!

If you have never had a compost pile or thought about how to restore the soil in your garden, you might want to start saving your scraps from fruits and vegetables to put out in a pile with some dirt, leaves, sticks and other natural “brown” material to mix up and create some really rich and useful soil. It easy to do in your backyard or you can buy a compostor to help you make your own soil.

The main thing to remember is to not use any animal product scraps and to have twice the “brown” material than the food scraps. One of the ways I make sure I have enough brown is to put the dry leaves in the yard and add that to the mix each year. You will need to turn it and mix it well. Some of the barrel compostors make this an easy task but it can be done with a pitchfork in an open area.

It’s cold outside and no one really wants to think about what is right around the corner; spring. With spring comes both the clean up from the winter months and the planting of flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables for the summer and fall. It’s been this way for years and will be this way far after we are all gone. But while we are here, all of us could use some additional outdoor storage in our lives and that is why we carry a good size selection of outdoor storage sheds to fit just about any need you may have.

Even though the economy is slowly getting better, most people are still looking for good deals. All of our Duramax sheds, plastic sheds and metal sheds as well as plastic garages are priced to include shipping and handling. This all inclusive price makes it easier for you to know what you are getting when you order a backyard shed from http://bevoworks.com. It’s better to have the storage space before you need it so plan ahead for your 2010 outdoor storage needs.

The BevoWorks Team would like to thank everyone who has visited our website this past year and wish you all a very Merry Christmas. To celebrate this wonderful holiday season and get ready to make 2010 an even better year for our customers, we will have a scaled back crew the 24^th of December through the 3^rd of January. If you need something, please do not hesitate to call or contact us through our contact form and someone will help you just as soon as possible.

Again, have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Being raised with the knowledge of grandparents, aunts and uncles that were farmers and ranchers was a blessing in disguise. At the time, I didn’t realize that I was getting an important foundation to pass along to my kids and grand-kids. I remember watching a young boy sheep on my great grandfather’s place being sheered for wool; my Aunt Ruby out in the chicken pen hooking the neck of the chicken and in one fell swoop – dinner; and the hours we spent out with my grandmother picking vegetables out of the garden. It was something that I always carried with me and assumed that everybody knew were their food came from but I was wrong.

Just recently I have found that many children actually believe food comes from the grocery stores! They have lost the connection from the source that provides and that cannot be good. Many books are being published talking about our food production and how we have lost the grace and wonder of how food is produced and delivered. It’s about time we re thought what we are teaching and what we are eating and get back to basics.

This is the time of year that, if left unprotected, your fence posts can get damaged the most. The open cut of the post left exposed will go through a series of elements in winter that is a bit harsher than at any other time of the year. This is due to water getting into the grain of the wood and expanding as it freezes thus breaking apart the porous wood fibers that causes the wood to split. Once this happens in the winter and spring comes and brings with it the sun that dries the wood out and causes a contraction that makes the wood less stable, which also causes more cracking and splitting.

If you add to this the damage done by insects as well as the rot potential then you will know why it is so important to get a post cap or post point installed onto the top of all your fence posts. You have hundreds to choose from so you can keep it simple and inexpensive or get as elaborate as you would like to; including lighted post caps. The main thing is to protect that fence post wood so you don’t have the task of replacing the posts before their time.

Okay, maybe we are jumping the gun a little bit, but believe me, not by much. It amazes me how soon spring sneaks up on us after the holidays and I promise myself every year that I will be ready. That means making sure I have ample storage inside and out, taking care of all our outdoor furniture, deck, fence and walkways to make sure they are in shape for the remainder of the year, getting the garden tilled and ready to plant with the fresh compost we’ve been making all year and getting the pots, raised beds, gardens and planters planted. If I wait until spring to get this all done; it’s too late.

So while I maybe reminding you while I am thinking of everything I have to do, you have to admit that spring will overtake your life if you are not prepared and ready to go. Think about your life if you get the jump on spring this year and get yourself prepared. You may actually have time to smell the roses after you plant them! So my list this year is not to Santa; it’s for me to get a head start on the great yard we will this year.