If curly dock has invaded your lawn, you have a few routes for tackling it. You can mow it down or use a shovel to remove it, but herbicides are often the most effective for lasting results. Since curly dock…
If your lawn is starting to look a bit rough as the summer rolls on, take a closer look at what’s growing alongside the blades of grass. It could be nutsedge, a type of fast-growing lawn weed that can grow…
If you’re looking for inexpensive ways to improve the appearance of bad grass on your backyard, there are several budget-friendly options to consider. Planting ground covers is one option that is simple and low maintenance compared to a normal lawn,…
A new layer of mulch in your flowerbeds around your home can create a stunning look to the space, a refreshed, clean foundation for the blooming flowers and bushes within it. Mulch, which is typically made of shreds of wood,…
Choosing to DIY your landscaping is a big undertaking. If you don’t have a lot of experience with gardening, you might be better off beginning with a small collection of outdoor potted plants first, perhaps some that can be transplanted…
If you’re a gardening expert, you’ve probably heard of triclopyr, a synthetic herbicide found in products like Ortho GroundClear, Vastlan, Bonide Stump-Out, Pathfinder II, Remedy Ultra, Crossbow Specialty Herbicide, and BioAdvanced Brush Killer Plus. These herbicides are all designed to…
Ah, red spruce trees, nature’s ornamental spectacle that graces our backyards with its eccentric cone structure and seasonal allure. It hosts a squad of monikers from yellow spruce to West Virginia spruce, and every May, it generates a magical array…
If you’re a fan of purple fountain grass, Japanese blood grass will likely steal your heart, too. Both these plants fall under the category of ornamental grasses, well-known for their high visual impact. Japanese blood grass, also scientifically known as Imperata…
Liriope muscari goes by many names — sometimes people call it Liriope, lily turf, or most often, monkey grass. But this perennial ornamental grass has little in common with primates; the plant actually comes from the lily family. Gardeners will…
With spring just around the corner, it can be a great time to start thinking about sunny days, blooming flowers, and the return of a lush green lawn. But, if your outdoor area looks a little patchier than usual, you’ll…