Figuring out when it’s the right time to dethatch your lawn is important to maintaining its health. Removing dead grass and other debris creates more space and airflow for the grass to thrive. Dethatching your lawn involves using a hand…
Discoloring, yellow, or brown turf patches are all too common during hot and dry weather, especially if you’ve been doing a shoddy job of caring for your lawn. But not all strawy-looking blades are explained by water stress— bugs can turn…
Like many naive gardeners before you, you had the seemingly brilliant idea of growing your own organic mint in the garden to harvest and make delicious mint tea — but now the mint has completely taken over and bullied all…
The unkempt look of a patchy lawn is unpleasant to look at and can take away from the general appearance of your home. If this sounds like your lawn, you need to give it some TLC to reclaim those aesthetics…
Of the many staging accessories HGTV’s Emily Henderson uses to style spaces, there’s one she finds in the convenience of her own backyard. While capturing images for her many inspiring layouts, the offbeat stylist has a go-to prop which comes…
Toward the end of the summer, the garden can look overgrown, especially if you haven’t regularly kept up with pruning and trimming plants throughout the season. If you’ve even left for one vacation, you may have noticed your plants looking…
For those seasoned in lawn care, the ceaseless cycle of watering, mowing, and fertilizing may teeter on the brink of a love-hate relationship. Dichondra comes in here with a promise to revolutionize your lawn and curb your gardening frustrations. But is…
Ask any gardener; weeding is no fun. Gardening is a labor of love and requires a certain level of dedication and attention to detail. Weeds can quickly get out of hand and choke out your beloved plants and seedlings. Plus,…
There are countless ways to improve your home’s curb appeal. If you’re looking for a simple change, try painting your front door or adding more shrubs to your landscaping. Other updates that will make a big impression are filling in…
In the waning days of summer, nature’s tapestry is adorned with the intricate creations of both funnel weaver spiders and webworms (although the latter are nuisance pests). Late summer becomes a canvas where these arachnids and moth larvae showcase their…