If you’re a fairly serious gardener and you live in a part of the world that gets plenty of rain, you might DIY your own rain barrel or purchase one. Rain barrels collect water for a couple of reasons; they…
Alternatives to traditional turf grass lawns are gaining popularity. More natural, eco-friendly ground covers, like clover, require less work and resources — including fertilizer — to stay green and lush from spring through fall. In fact, clover is a nitrogen-fixer, which…
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…
Owning a dog comes with a lot of perks, but for your lawn, it can be problematic thanks to the way urine can damage the grass. If you have damaged areas of grass from urine, it’s possible to reseed those…
If you live in a part of the world that typically has a crispy-cold winter, you’re probably gearing up for freezing temperatures and piles of snow on your driveway — or you’re expecting piles of snow on the sidewalk in…
Mowing your lawn may seem like a simple task, but it actually puts your grass under a certain amount of stress. If you find that your lawn takes on a brownish tone after you’ve mowed it, there are several key…
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…
Moles can be quite a challenge in lawns, gardens, and flower beds. They are exceptional diggers that can easily create an 18-foot underground tunnel in just an hour. Like most wild creatures, these tiny miners go where food is easy…
Gardeners are always on the lookout for natural and sustainable ways to enrich their garden soil and promote plant health. One lesser-known gardening secret is using ground oyster shells to improve soil quality. These unassuming, calcium-rich shells can work wonders…
Bird feeders are a great addition to any garden and can help you create a thriving space. However, you can take it one step further by creating your own DIY macrame bird feeder, as shown by @yourstrulymaryanne on TikTok. Like…