It isn’t uncommon throughout the United States to see raccoons rummaging through trash or mooching off of fresh produce in a home garden. While their masked and cuddly appearance may be cute from afar, raccoons pose a serious threat to…
Some people think that it’s a waste of a beer if you drop it on your lawn, while others think it’ll just feed your lawn to make it grow bigger and stronger. Lawn experts have suggested for decades diluting beer…
Your shower is your oasis, but cleaning it may feel like more of a chore than anything else. However, you need to disinfect your shower to prevent harmful bacteria from growing, such as E coli, Campylobacter, and Streptococcus. No part of your bathroom…
Achieving your dreamy green expanse goes beyond regular watering and mowing — adequate fertilization plays a key role too. While determining the right amount of fertilizer and time to enrich your lawn’s soil is important, ensuring effective distribution is equally…
Finding a natural way to rid your home of pests is always preferred over using chemical pesticides where you, your family, and your pets breathe in the air. Spiders are household invaders that most people don’t want lurking around their…
A clover lawn is a clever twist on the traditional grassy carpet, swapping out the high-maintenance grass for charming clover patches. Clover lawns bring a pop of whimsical green dotted with delightful little flowers, creating a both a natural and…
A warm cup of delicious tea is a great way to wind down and relax after a long day, but brewing your beverage only to toss out the tea bag after steeping can feel wasteful, especially when you consider the…
Adding mulch glue to planting beds, containers, or borders is gaining in popularity. Spurred on by products populating garden center shelves that promise to hold mulch or pea gravel firmly in place, mulch glue can prevent the materials homeowners paid…
Deer are charming creatures, but they’re also pests to anyone who wants to keep their landscaping or gardens intact. It turns out your pantry might have a secret weapon to keep them off your lawn: cloves. While deer may wander…
Watching your lawn get infiltrated with dandelions and foxtail is never a good feeling — even more so when you are a regular at tending to your green expanse. Yet here they are, turning your landscape lackluster and making you…