It wasn’t all that long ago when choosing a mower simply consisted of deciding which brand of gas mower to go for. Sure, electric mowers existed, but they were pretty much useless and a bit of a gimmick. Not so any more! Technology has come a long way in the past 10 years and battery … Read more
You’ve got the grill. You’ve got the lawn games. You’ve got the drinks with the colorful umbrellas. The only thing that’s missing is the lush, green lawn to enjoy that life on. Sand can be great at the beach, but being able to feel grass between your toes at home is just as important. In … Read more
Whether you’ve had an intensely hot summer, left on vacation for a few weeks, or had a pet leave spots on your lawn, nobody likes to see yellowed or brown killed grass on their lawn. Your home’s curb appeal can tell a story to guests and neighbors, so it’s important to keep your lawn in … Read more
Compacted soil is the slow-moving freight train accident of lawn problems. It doesn’t happen all at once, but it just gradually chugs along, spreading toxic chemicals around the train tracks and causing traffic snarls for miles around. Oh, wait. That’s a freight train accident. Compacted soil might not be quite that bad, but it’s still … Read more
To many people, dandelions are a pretty yellow flower that turns into a fun toy for the kids to play with when they go to seed. But to those of us that spend hours and hours looking after our lawns, dandelions are horrible weeds break up that lovely green uniformity and should be removed at … Read more
A beautiful lawn is truly a work of art that takes a lot of work to achieve. After all the hours you spent spreading seeds, watering the grass, and cutting more in it in the dead of summer, you deserve a spotless, perfectly lush lawn. Unfortunately, weeds have other plans for your yard. Are you … Read more
One of my worst gardening experiences entailed going out to what had been a healthy, vibrant garden, only to find those healthy plants literally cut through and lying on the ground. For the home gardener and the farmer alike, pests are one of the biggest impediments to healthy plants and high yields. There are countless … Read more
Mondo Grass is an incredibly resilient type of plant that is both tough and durable. It will stand up to everything from shade to deer – all it needs is to survive is moisture. You’ll find that you maintaining this plant is quite easy and it doesn’t take a lot of effort to keep it … Read more
Grub worms eat the roots of your lawn or yard. If left untreated, they will become adult beetles and will feast on your plants’ leaves. To treat grub worms in the garden, homeowners usually apply a readily available commercial grub killer to their lawn. So, when you have grubs in your lawn or garden can … Read more
Dog owners know their beloved dogs need outdoor exercise and fresh air. Beyond daily walks or weekly visits to the dog park, this exercise usually comes in the form of running and playing in a yard or dog run. Dogs of any size can eventually wear a path in a grassy yard or dog run … Read more
Flowers and vegetables obviously need the sun to grow, but in the middle of summer, it is possible to get too much of a good thing. The most common mistake that new gardeners make is to fail to consider; what sun protection do I need for my plants? After all, too much sun is one … Read more
Gorilla hair mulch. No, it is not some poor worker’s job at the zoo to pick up the fallen hair from the gorillas. And no, they don’t pluck it directly off the gorilla itself. In fact, it is not actually gorilla hair (shocking I know!). Let’s take a look at what gorilla hair mulch (or … Read more
Insects are all around us. Our gardens. Our homes. Our beds… None of these are places we want to share with pests. Unfortunately, these aren’t places where we want to use harsh chemicals, either. Luckily, there is an easy, natural solution to rid your living spaces and garden beds of insects and other tiny pests: … Read more
Do you have orange grass? Does your lawn look like it has a disease? Maybe it seems to be coated with orange-red or yellowish dust? Or perhaps your boots turn orange when mowing the lawn? Well, it is likely that you have lawn rust (Puccinia spp.), which is a type of lawn fungus. But don’t … Read more
Ponds add a unique aspect to your garden, improving the atmosphere of your outdoor spaces, providing a great habitat for wildlife and can even add value to your property! It doesn’t matter if you have limited space or resources. DIY Garden ponds can be designed to fit almost any backyard or budget. Before You Get … Read more
Mulching your garden sounds simple, and generally, it is. But, if you do it incorrectly you may not get the full benefits that mulch can bestow on your garden! Mulch can help the soil conserve water, improve its quality, protect the roots from extreme temperatures, and slow down the growth of weeds. But it also … Read more
Lawn mowers are an essential tool for anyone who maintains a home or property. Most mowers are very easy to set up and use, however, users need to be careful when using these power tools as they can also be very dangerous, not only to the users but also to anyone nearby. Whether you use … Read more
