If you have pine trees, you know how often they shed their needles. As the trees age, their needles turn brown and fall off, replaced by new ones that can provide adequate nourishment. But what should you do with all those…
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental condition that affects a person’s ability to control their emotions. These people often have difficulty forming and maintaining relationships as they may exhibit impulsive…
Heliconia rostrata is a large flowering tropical plant with an unusual structure. The root system of the plant is called a rhizome (think of an iris or the ginger root you can find in a supermarket produce aisle). Both leaves…
Planting oaks can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. Oaks are majestic trees that can grow to be very tall with a wide trunk. They are also known for their long lifespan, often living for hundreds of years. Planting young…
If you want to start growing dahlias, it is important to know how to lift and divide their tubers. This process is much simpler than it may seem, and it is an essential part of maintaining healthy and productive dahlia…
Believe it or not, your toxic workplace could actually be harming your mental and physical health. According to a recent report from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, chronic stress, low wages, discrimination, harassment, overwork, and long commutes can all help…
If your once vibrant lawn now displays patchy, yellowing grass, you might be facing a grub invasion. These pesky larvae, the offspring of beetles, feed on the roots of grass, causing significant damage. Their life cycle typically begins in the spring, when adult…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Unlit lawns and walkways can isolate your home from the rest of the neighborhood, making it feel cold, uninviting, and hard to see where you’re walking. Lighting up your lawn…
Some people think that it’s a waste of a beer if you drop it on your lawn, while others think it’ll just feed your lawn to make it grow bigger and stronger. Lawn experts have suggested for decades diluting beer…
Pests are a constant problem for gardeners and homeowners who want to keep their plants and property protected. From the annoying beetles that eat away at our leafy vegetables to the slimy slugs that leave trails of destruction in their…