Owning a dog comes with a lot of perks, but for your lawn, it can be problematic thanks to the way urine can damage the grass. If you have damaged areas of grass from urine, it’s possible to reseed those…
Hummingbirds are beloved and welcome fluttering creatures that many bird lovers desire to see in their yards. They migrate alone, so seeing more than one or two at a time is rare. Placing a feeder is obviously a great way to…
Japanese Indigo, also known as indigofera, is a plant that has been cultivated for centuries for its vibrant blue dye. The process of harvesting and planting this unique plant is deeply rooted in cultural traditions, particularly in the Gullah-Geechee community.…
When you live in one of the colder USDA growing zones, keeping popular garden plants like rose bushes as perennials can be tough. Most types of roses aren’t capable of surviving freezing temperatures on their own for extended periods of…
Loquats are small to medium-sized trees that produce delicious yellow or orange-yellow fruits in the fall. These sweet and tangy fruits have a firm, white-fleshed inside and a slightly acidic flavor. Loquats, also known as Japanese plums, are easy to…
Dividing square roots is a popular mathematical operation involving radicals. If you want to find the quotient of two square roots, you need to know how to rationalize the denominator. This step-by-step process will help you better understand how to…
Chances are that there’s dental floss sitting in your medicine cabinet or vanity drawer. At least there should be, since flossing every day is recommended by the American Dental Association, but we won’t judge. While cleaning between your teeth is…
Mowing the lawn can be a tiresome task, especially when combined with the cleanup of leaves, sticks, rocks, and other debris from your yard. For many, grass clippings may also fall into that cleanup routine, but they shouldn’t need to.…
Thyme is a popular culinary herb that adds a robust flavor to a variety of dishes. It is a beginner-friendly and easy-to-grow herb that you can harvest all year. However, thyme can turn brown and die like any other plant.…
Gaillardia, also known as blanketflower, is a stunning flowering plant that belongs to the aster family. With its vibrant colors and unique shape, gaillardia is a popular choice for gardens and landscaping. Native to the central and western states of…