Growing blueberries and strawberries together in your garden or along the edge of your lawn turns out to be a great idea and not only because these are great companion plants. There are other practical reasons, like a pitcher of…
Sprawling and majestic trees with multiple trunks have a certain alluring fairytale element to them. We all love to bask in the comforting embrace and shade of a larger-than-life tree with cascading branches and multiple trunks. However, when trees begin…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Few other things feel more quintessentially English than the sight of an ivy-wrapped cottage nestled amidst rolling green fields. Enter English ivy, elegantly christened Hedera helix, a species hailing from Europe, western…
Step outside and look at your neighbor’s yard; you usually see cars lining the driveway, trees scattered around the lawn, and gardens full of flowers. What you usually don’t see is a flock of flamingos taking over. In the rare…
The Home Depot is a go-to retailer for lawn care equipment, including lawn mowers, weed whackers, trimmers, and leaf blowers, all of which are powered by gasoline. In June, the company put out a press release about how it plans…
Jill Burrow/Pexels As eco-friendly lawns grow in popularity, horticulturalists are recommending alternatives to grass that require fewer resources and less maintenance. One of these is Carex, a bladed plant that thrives with less water, mowing, and fertilization than normal lawn…
Sometimes, we need to do our own research before following the most recent hack on TikTok. While there are simple solutions to fixing erosion on a sloped lawn, one TikTok trend is actually putting people and our environment at risk. This…
Unless avid landscapers, many people don’t know the type of grass that makes up their lawns. This means that they don’t know the technicalities of caring for their grass. Like any other plant, different grasses require different care. For instance,…
When it comes to cicadas, there are two types of people: those who enjoy them and others who want to keep them out of their yards. If you are in the second group, we have some bad news. Depending on…
When fine weather eventually comes around, enjoying your time on the lawn is an excellent way to spend your weekends. This is particularly true if you have a healthy, green lawn that looks inviting from afar. Lawns that are well-taken…
