While most of us just wonder how we can get a lush, green-looking lawn some people have moved past that and mastered the art of striping their lawns. We’ve all admired the lawn striping at sports stadiums and golf courses…
Achieving your dreamy green expanse goes beyond regular watering and mowing — adequate fertilization plays a key role too. While determining the right amount of fertilizer and time to enrich your lawn’s soil is important, ensuring effective distribution is equally…
Aeration is key to attaining a lush, vibrant turf that will turn your neighbors green with envy. However, aerating your lawn for healthier grass isn’t easy, especially if you mechanically bore holes in the tuft to promote deep-rooted resource penetration.…
Some signs of poor drainage in your lawn are obvious. Areas with standing water or moss growing indicate that there is nowhere for water to flow or soak into the ground. Other signs, like certain weeds appearing, may seem like…
Bees are a vital part of our ecosystem, but if you are one of the nearly 2 million people in the U.S. who are allergic to their stings, you may want to encourage them to go elsewhere for nectar. Flowers…
Living in a warmer climate often means facing the challenges of maintaining a lush, green lawn. Your grass frequently becomes a casualty of harsh, dry drought conditions, displaying unsightly yellow patches that detract from your home’s curb appeal. This lack…
Cottage gardens can work in any space, whether small or large, but in feel, it’s a more casual type of garden that bursts with flowers and a variety of ornamental plants. If you want to add height and interest to your…
Mulch is a boon to plants and gardeners alike, but dyed mulch can be a horse of a different color. Not all colored compost is the same, and not every variety is problematic. So is it safe? The answer is…
Grass flowers. While it may not be the type of flowers you are used to with beautiful colored petals and long stems, some grass can develop small flowers at the very top of the blades as grass grows. Most often, when…
A healthy green lawn is the pride of many homeowners — but maintaining a beautiful lawn is no easy task. With grass, you’ll often have to spend time fertilizing and testing soil to maintain that lush green color, says Scotts.…