Aeration is an essential part of healthy soil and healthy lawns. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when considering aerating your lawn. Spike aerator or core aerator: which is ideal? Residential lawns require different care and…
Selecting beautiful trees to decorate your yard with is one of the many appeals of home gardening. It’s no wonder that people come across the mimosa tree (Albizia julibrissin) and instantly fall in love with its intricate palm-like leaves and…
Daffodils, with their many-colored blooms, are a delightful sight in early spring. However, there may come a time when you want to remove them from your garden. This could be due to overcrowding, changes in your garden design, or because…
Camellias are a sight to behold within many of the southern U.S. states, each featuring climates warm enough to foster new blooms year after year. The shrub is recognized for its pink, yellow, red, or white blossoms, erupting anytime from…
Pink evening primrose is a wildflower native to the southeastern U.S. with its pink blooms spreading out during the spring along roadsides, river banks, and across fields. The delicate nature of these small pink flowers is deceiving, and unless you’re…
The picture of sipping on warm chamomile tea in a dimly lit bedroom right before bed is what comes to mind for most of us when we think of foods and drinks that could help us drift off to sleep…
Garden Trees, Shrubs & Vines By Robyn Hunt/July 17, 2024 4:00 pm EST The monkey pod tree (Albizia saman), named after its spiral-shaped fruit pods, is also commonly known as the rain tree due to the folding behavior of its leaves…
You’ve probably searched high and low for the best flowers to plant in your yard, wondering what will complement your outdoor space. But with so many beautiful options to choose from, how do you select the best seeds and varieties…
Sugar is one of the few things that the health community agrees can be bad for you, especially when over-consumed. From weight gain and associated health concerns, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer risk, to skin aging, acne, depression, and…
Oh, gardens — they are the star of the front yard and the apple of every homeowner’s eye. From pretty petals to tasty fruits and nutritious vegetables grown on a trellis, the options for gardening are plentiful. When choosing what to plant,…