Dealing with armyworms can be challenging, especially when they invade your lawn and leave it in shambles. These pests have a voracious appetite and can quickly transform your lush and green yard into dry, brown grass. However, detecting their presence…
Crabgrass, or Digitaria, is an annual grass that is often treated as a weed due to its unsightly appearance (via The Spruce). It gets its nickname from the crustacean-like appearance of the plant, which resembles crab legs. While it is…
Ornamental grasses add year-round interest to a home’s landscaping. In the spring, summer, and fall, their feathery foliage and color create the perfect backdrop for bold blooms. As the days turn cold and many plants in the landscape die back,…
So, you’ve got some mysterious holes popping up in your yard, and you’re wondering who’s the culprit. Is it a snake slithering around, or perhaps a busy squirrel digging up the lawn? Knowing the difference between snake holes and squirrel…
If you’re looking to enhance your lawn’s visual appeal, there’s one plant that could be the game-changer you need. Snow-in-summer, scientifically known as Cerastium tomentosum, is a hardy perennial plant that originates from the rocky slopes of Europe and thrives across a…
A lush, green expanse of grass used to be wonderful. It was every suburban homeowner’s dream lawn, but now that image isn’t so dreamy. Some locales face water restrictions, or owners choose to be water-conscious. Other homeowners may not want…
While sunbathing in your backyard or lounging by the pool, the last thing you want is to be completely visible to your neighbors. Backyard privacy is ideal for most homeowners as it can create an enclosed space, which perpetuates the…
When the winter holiday season approaches, many of us get into the festive spirit by decorating the exterior of our home in some way. If inflatable elves, robotic reindeer, or flashing lights aren’t quite your style, consider a container of…
When dark, unsightly patches start to make their unwelcome appearance along the damper regions of your lawn, it’s time to sit up and take notice. This issue transcends mere aesthetics; you could be dealing with pythium blight lawn disease, less…
Aeration is an essential part of healthy soil and healthy lawns. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when considering aerating your lawn. Spike aerator or core aerator: which is ideal? Residential lawns require different care and…