Jacob Low Hardware

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

16 Invasive Species Sold at Garden Centers You Should Never Buy

These 16 invasive species of plants are commonly sold at garden centers - beware of them and DO NOT buy them from your garden store!

Here's why barns are painted red

Here is a historic reason behind why barns are mostly always painted red.

One of the most important things you can do is plant seeds for the Bees. Sheffield's Seed offers...

One of the most important things you can do is plant seeds for the Bees. Sheffield's Seed offers a variety of tree seed, flower seed and herb seed for bee gardens in your area. This article is about how bees benefit crops on a large scale in the USA. These beekeepers embark on momentous journeys to pollinate crops, access better forage and seek favorable wintering conditions for their bees.

Three Flower Garden Design Tips

Here on our blog we share three flower garden design tips that can make your yard beautiful. Read more about it here.

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

How To Divide Perennial Plants In The South

This article provides general tips for how and when to divide many perennial plants in the South

Is This Already Invented? Look What I Did With My Garden + Landscaping

My garden looks like the desert right now. My landscaping is even worse....and lets not even talk about my lawn. Last night my grandparents were coming

Gorgeous Backyard Ponds and Water Garden Landscaping Ideas (30

Gorgeous Backyard Ponds and Water Garden Landscaping Ideas (30)

Water Garden Landscaping Ideas

From ponds and waterfalls to tabletop fountains, incorporate water into your landscape with these ideas.

15 Ideas for White Sensation in Garden Landscaping With White Pebbles

Have a nice day with 15 ideas for white sensation in garden landscaping with white pebbles!

Garden Landscaping Ideas

Small Yard & Small Garden Landscaping Ideas

Maximize the impact of minimal yards with these small garden, small yard, and small backyard landscaping ideas.

Hardware Stores Find "True Value" In Hyper-Local Advertising

True Value Company is embracing a “marketing-as-a-service” model, offering hyper-local and highly targeted marketing to stores as part of a larger program to raise the bar on customer experience and give e-commerce competitors and big-box shops a run for their money.

Small Yard & Small Garden Landscaping Ideas

Maximize the impact of minimal yards with these small garden, small yard, and small backyard landscaping ideas.

How to choose milkweed for your garden, landscape

Milkweed is a beneficial host plant for Monarch butterflies. Learn how to narrow down which varieties will work well in your yard or garden.

How waterwise, drought-tolerant garden landscapes are being developed

Researchers are looking at everything from plant breeding to tech to prime landscapes for ways to reduce future water usage.

Give Your House Curb Appeal with These Four Front Garden Landscaping Tips

Our back gardens act as a refuge of sorts, a private paradise for rest and relaxation – whether an untamed jungle of exotic plant life, or a meticulously groomed garden space with patios for entertaining. The back garden receives the vast majority o..

Use Pins and Staples to Prevent Gaps in Your Garden's Landscape Fabric

Sections of landscape fabric often pull apart after winter or heavy rainfall, allowing weeds to grow. Landscape fabric staples will hold the fabric in place

75 Stunning Rock Garden Landscaping Design Ideas

In fact, rock gardens are gaining popularity, as they can bring a modern element to landscaping and be used in a variety of contexts. The combination of rocks, plants and flowers is an inexpensive way to enhance the beauty of… Continue Reading →