It's been hot hot hot here in the North Carolina Piedmont with temperatures well in the 90s on most days. Protect yourself from the heat and get your gardening done in the morning hours or after dinner. Well, you'll want to do some of this month's gardening before dinner as your ingredients will probably include [...]
In this Carolina heat, using the stove top or oven is something we like to avoid as bet as possible. Anything to keep the heat outside! So when you’ve got the grill fired up to prepare a tasty main dish, why not use it to prepare a complementing side as well?! The other week I [...]
Friends, we're so grateful that we've been a part of Park Road Shopping Center since 1979! It is arguably the most fun shopping center in Charlotte and it's easy to see why. From great local and national retailers to mouth-watering restaurants you can spend a lovely time at Park Road Shopping Center. Come for breakfast, [...]
Though Charlotte is a sellers' market these days, when you sell a house you may want to spruce it up before listing. Small improvements can mean nice returns on investment and set your house apart from others. Scuff marks and blemishes aren't a big deal in general, but a coat of fresh, premium paint will [...]
This hot weather is perfect for these two things: grilling and Chimichurri! If you haven't tried this Argentinian herb-based sauce yet, you should definitely add it to your line-up of summer dishes! Not only is it a zippy accompaniment to beef but also to other meats like pork, lamb and so forth. Today's Big Green [...]
Well, June is here and with it a hefty dose of tropical heat and moisture! Our lawn has enjoyed the mix of sunshine and rain and we have to mow quite frequently. Remember to avoid taking off more than 1/3 of the grass's height! Read on for what else is on June's gardening to-do list [...]
Growing your own fruits and vegetables is a rewarding hobby that is good for your body, mind, soul and taste buds! Plant now for a delicious bounty all summer long. Starting with plants from Blackhawk Hardware's Garden Center gives your garden an advantageous head-start. Only the finest seedlings wind up in our assortment. We have [...]
Kitchens are focal rooms in our homes. With many grand design features like cabinets, beautiful stone counter tops, back splashes and appliances, choosing a harmonious paint color for your kitchen can be tricky. Benjamin Moore Paint from Blackhawk Hardware gives you countless options to find the perfect color for your walls, trim, ceilings, shelving, and [...]
Beautiful, warm and sunny days call for fresh meals! Personally, I prefer those meals outside with some friends. If you're in the same boat as me, you'll love this summery Big Green Egg dish that's fresh, fruity and really good for you! Today's recipe for Seared Ahi Tuna with Mango Avocado Salsa came from the [...]
Summer gardening season is here and with it tons of new, ever changing arrivals at our Garden Center! Come in for the freshest selection in town! I know it's sad but by now most pansies and violas look droopy and are way past their prime. Replace pansies and other early spring blooming annuals with new [...]
