If you’ve been on the gardening and farming side of TikTok recently, you may have noticed videos showing how to use a blowtorch to burn holes into landscape fabric in a short amount of time. Shrubs and crops can then…
Wintertime is the season of dormancy where some living things call it quits until the ground melts in the spring. Some animals hibernate until then while deciduous trees lose their leaves. The plants that do stick around such as grass…
Doesn’t a manicured sweep of emerald green that is a well-tended lawn set many hearts aflutter? It’s been an emblem of diligence, attention to detail, and a rhythm of watering, fertilizing, aerating, and, God help us, repeated mowing. But this…
Snakes love areas with an abundance of plants, tall grass, access to water, and small animals to eat, which is why they might end up spending time in your yard. Since snakes often bite and are sometimes venomous, it’s best…
One of the best ways to improve the look of your property is through planting trees. They provide interesting additions to landscaping, while also helping to conserve energy by adding shade and blocking wind, potentially cutting your air-conditioning costs by…
Do you live in a drier climate and struggle to strike the perfect balance between an appealing yard and committing to water conservation? Welcome to the world of bee lawns, also known as pollinator lawns. This unique approach to lawns merges the…
Fertilizers are commonly used to keep lawns looking lush throughout the seasons. The wide variety of fertilizers on the market each serves a different purpose, so it can be difficult to determine which is most compatible with your lawn. This…
Any cook is likely to be familiar with baking soda’s prominent place in baking. The white powder is also commonly used to deodorize refrigerators and clean sinks and drains. Less well-known is its ability to clean and freshen rugs, upholstery,…
As backyard birders, we want to keep our feathery friends healthy. We clean our bird feeders, provide fresh water, and supply a variety of food options to attract more of these beauties. To keep your birds even healthier, you can…
Pesky weeds pop up in lawns and gardens throughout the year, but there is one way to prevent weed seeds from taking root. Spreading a natural or synthetic pre-emergent product in your outdoor spaces before those seeds start to sprout…