Ground covers are the best call to cover up bare areas, fight weeds, and control soil erosion—but turfgrasses aren’t your only option. While green is good, a pop of color is better, and Lilyturf (Liriope) harmonizes the two perfectly. Those…
If your property has a sprawling lawn, you’re probably familiar with the maintenance requirements for keeping its verdant beauty. Using a lawn spreader is common for lawn maintenance, whether you’re spreading seed, fertilizer, or soil amendments. One important step for…
Your lawn mower blades only function as well as their upkeep allows, so keeping them debris-free will give your lawn a better cut. Cleaning off the blades after a lawn trim is important, and while a strong jet of water and…
For bird lovers who consistently put out food for their feathered friends and enjoy the benefits of having a bird feeder in their yard, it can be nerve-wracking to leave your home for an extended period. You may be concerned…
Cutworms have the potential to quickly turn your lush green lawn into a patchy mess if left unchecked, so it’s critical to understand their behavior and implement effective eradication methods. Cutworms are the larvae of several species of night-flying moths…
For a gardener, few experiences in life are more exhilarating than the sight of a flourishing vegetable garden, the taste of a homegrown tomato, and the intoxicating scent of freshly laid mulch. Mulching the garden is a labor-intensive task that…
When you notice your grass comes up too easily from the ground, you’re likely dealing with overwatering, lawn grubs, or lawn diseases — each capable of loosening your grass’s grip on the soil for various reasons. First, we’ll start with…
Baking soda is one of the most versatile household products, capable of cleaning almost anything from your teeth to your toilet. But, should it be used on your floor? Baking soda (also known as sodium bicarbonate) does receive high marks…
2025’s best garden trends pushed the limits of what is considered appropriate in a home garden. Instead of the simple, neatly manicured green lawns, wildflower meadows and landscapes of native plants took over, showing a preference for more natural and…
Pexels If you have a dead tree in your backyard, then you may be able to repurpose it in a range of ways. Whether you want to find a simple solution or are interested in a larger project, you might…