If you have moles that visit your garden then you are sure to have some problems — they dig holes, mess up flower beds, and damage plant roots. If you don’t want to go the route of poison or pest…
It’s no secret that maintaining a healthy lawn — lush enough to make the neighbors gush — is a big undertaking. New homeowners learn quickly that there’s an inordinate amount of information they don’t yet know. Meanwhile, across the street,…
We are inspired by hacks that help us grow a better garden. Whether they’re time-saving, plant-saving, or just kind of cool, we are willing to try them. For example, who came up with the idea that milk mixed with water…
If you are the type of person who is meticulous about your lawn and wants it to look as lush as it can, chances are you know all the tricks and tips when it comes to how to care for…
Trash is sometimes an unfortunate side effect of gardening. It’s a bummer since many gardeners care about making environmentally conscious decisions. Potting soil is a big culprit in making extra waste, especially if you’re growing in a small space and…
Foxtail grass seeds aren’t just a nuisance you need to diligently pick off your socks after a summer hike. The awns — the bristles or hairs on the seed heads — are a serious health risk for outdoor pets. Foxtail…
Japanese beetles might be considered cool-looking if they weren’t so destructive to your hydrangeas (and many other nearby plants). In fact, these pests are one of the main reasons you might want to think twice about planting hydrangeas in your…
A new layer of mulch in your flowerbeds around your home can create a stunning look to the space, a refreshed, clean foundation for the blooming flowers and bushes within it. Mulch, which is typically made of shreds of wood,…
If you’re looking for fast-growing trees that will flower and bring beautiful color and charm into your garden, crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia spp.) could tick all the right boxes. This tree gets its name from the pretty clusters of flowers that…
Maintaining a luscious, healthy lawn is something all homeowners strive to achieve. From fertilizing to aerating, many go to all different lengths to grow their grass to be the greenest in the neighborhood. However, many make the common mistake of…