Aerating is a vital practice in lawn care. It involves the creation of small holes in the soil manually or with a machine to combat compaction, where the soil becomes densely packed and hinders the movement of air, water, and…
In the world of lawn care and maintenance, many aspects require careful attention, one of which is the gasoline fuel that powers your lawnmower. Contrary to what many believe, this fuel isn’t meant to last indefinitely. This understanding brings us…
Chiggers are tiny red mites in the arachnid family, closely related to spiders and ticks. You may also hear chiggers referred to as berry bugs, bush-mites, or red bugs. Chiggers tend to be at their worst during the summer, when they…
Chuttersnap / Unsplash Golden bamboo originates from China, and its aggressive spread in various regions has labeled it as invasive. Its expansive growth is attributed to its underground rhizomes. A rhizome called a creeping rootstalk, is a horizontal underground plant stem…
Baking soda, that omnipresent household staple with a thousand and one uses from making cookies to polishing teeth, has another specialized function: It’s great for cleaning your windows. And not just the glass, but also the sills, frames, and tracks.…
The water rose plant is well-known for its beauty and elegance. If you are a gardener or someone who loves plants, you will know that roses are a must-have in any garden. They add a touch of glamour and color,…
Once roaches take over your home, there’s not much you can do besides call an exterminator. While this is typically the only option, the harsh pesticides required to eliminate these nasty pests are often considered unsafe for small children and pets.…
As warm summer transitions into cool autumn, you may notice the lawn outside your home turning brown, appearing lifeless. The question arises: Does grass typically die in winter, along with other trees and plants that typically thrive in spring and…
The only thing better than having plants in your garden is being able to bring some of those flowers inside to beautify your home. Not all plants are suitable for indoor life because they need full sun but the ones…
If you have a spider plant, you may have noticed that it starts to produce small plantlets, or spiderettes, that dangle from long stems. These spiderettes can be propagated to grow new plants. In this article, we will discuss three…