It’ll make your skin crawl when you realize that the mound of powdery white stuff on your plant is a cluster of mealybugs. These pests prefer protective areas of plants, which are often those hard-to-reach crevices you don’t always get…
If unsightly brown or yellow patches suddenly mar your well-maintained lawn, it’s likely you’re dealing with necrotic ring spot. This lawn disease, while frustrating, isn’t a death sentence for your grass and is most common with Kentucky bluegrass, rough bluegrass, and…
For centuries, angels have held a special place in the human imagination, symbolizing protection, guidance, and divine connection. It’s no surprise, then, that these celestial beings often find their way into our homes, not only in art and literature but…
Homeowners will occasionally face off against the task of laying a new layer of sod across their yard. Whether you’re approaching a whole yard replacement or just a transformation in one segment of the lawn, the installation of new sodding…
danymages/iStock Nothing lasts forever, not even heavy machinery such as lawn mowers. Unfortunately, this kind of equipment has a lifespan of only 10 years, even if it is taken care of, explains Durability Matters. However, if you don’t look after your…
Your lawn is more than just the Saturday morning chore you have to take care of. It’s also a growing, living plant that needs proper care. When planting a lawn, you have multiple options, including the placement of sod, a…
Some homeowners like to spend a lot of time working on their lawns, making them as green and lush as possible. There are multiple natural ways to keep your lawn green, and you also can use fertilizer products as an…
Like so many plants we now consider common weeds, creeping Charlie was brought to the U.S. intentionally as an ornamental ground cover, and it quickly took over. This European native thrives in moist soils and shady areas. Unless your entire lawn…
It’s common to have a few fallen tree branches, a pile of leaves in fall, and perhaps trimmings from your shrubs throughout the year. You may simply put these in a trash can for the city to haul away, but…
An arsenal of tools can drastically increase a gardener’s green thumb. However, we’ve learned through the ages that some tools are more beneficial to others. When it comes to digging around in the dirt, the age-old spade may actually not…
