What does baby shampoo have to do with lawns? Baby shampoo is uniquely formulated to be gentle on a child’s skin, not burn their eyes, and still lather them up with a good, sudsy clean. For lawns, it works as…
If you want to plant a few more trees before the end of the season, then you need a few supplies handy in order to do so. Specifically, you need a shovel to dig an appropriately sized hole for your…
You may not be thinking about your lawn mower’s functionality until you go to cut the grass, and it doesn’t start. Or perhaps the mower does start, but it seems to run louder than normal, sputtering in and out as…
Originating from Asia, crepe myrtle trees (Lagerstroemia indica) have become a beloved staple in gardens across the United States, particularly in the South. However, keeping this flowering tree that’s perfect for your yard alive means fighting the pests that frequently threaten it,…
While a small leak in your lawn’s irrigation system may not seem like a big problem at first, it can lead to major consequences. Even an opening as small as the size of a dime can drain up to around…
The average person will use approximately 300 toothbrushes in their lifetime. That is a lot of bristles and plastic that’s usually just thrown into the garbage, where it will eventually end up in a landfill. That’s why you may want…
YouTube Dollar spot is a disease commonly found in lawns and golf turf, and it appears as small, circular patches of white or tan grass that are usually the size of a silver dollar. This disease is caused by the…
When two things go together well, we often use the phrase, “they go together like peas and carrots.” However, if you’re a gardener, you could change this phrase to “they go together like peas and sunflowers.” Okay, it’s not as…
August is a critical time for preventing and treating lawn damage. During this month, it’s important to ensure that your lawn receives an adequate amount of water to counterbalance the sweltering heat. Equally important are the techniques of aerating and overseeding —…
Crepe myrtles (Lagerostroemia indica) are trees or shrubs that are known for their stunning blossoms in shades of pink, red, purple, and white. Like any plant, crepe myrtles are not exempt from diseases, with the most common being sooty mold, powdery…