If you’re not an experienced plant parent, sometimes just grabbing a bushy or fully-grown plant or flower can be the easy way to get your home and garden looking lush and pristine. Though this is a beautiful way to experience…
We all know that plants need water to grow, but does it matter what kind of water they get? Some people hydrate their flower beds with tap water, rainwater, ice cubes, and even potato water. However, it seems that plants have…
Groundhogs might be cute in cartoons but they’re an unwelcome sight in backyards. These furry critters not only eat through garden patches, but also create unsightly burrows in your yard.While having holes across your lawn is bad enough, the problem…
If your fall pumpkins are still in good condition as November comes to an end, you may be able to transform them into adorable winter decor. With a bit of spray paint, some garden stakes, a drill, a small saw,…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’re a canner, you probably have a decent collection of Mason jar lids. After all, they can’t be reused to preserve food. However, besides their rubber seal, they’re still…
Onion thrips can cause serious damage to your vegetable garden, especially if you’re growing garlic, leeks, cabbage, cauliflower, or onions. These insects may also spread diseases, such as tomato-spotted wilt and iris yellow spot viruses, to your plants. When onion…
Battling chinch bugs in your lawn? Diatomaceous earth is an eco-friendly solution. This natural remedy, derived from the fossilized remains of diatoms, acts as an effective insecticide against these pesky lawn invaders. When chinch bugs crawl through diatomaceous earth, the…
Your shower is your oasis, but cleaning it may feel like more of a chore than anything else. However, you need to disinfect your shower to prevent harmful bacteria from growing, such as E coli, Campylobacter, and Streptococcus. No part of your bathroom…
The stunning bluebonnet flower is synonymous with spring in Texas. Every year around March, the state is covered in beautiful fields of blue thanks to the native wildflower. Getting your own yard of bluebonnets requires a bit of planning ahead,…
Knowing how to care for your plants in the fall ensures that they have all they need to be strong and healthy as temperatures drop. If you’re preparing your hydrangeas for winter, these bushes can be covered with a material and mulched thoroughly…