If you’ve ever heard that you should give your lawn 1 to 2 inches of water per week, you might have wondered how on earth you’d measure the amount of water your sprinkler system puts out. There are a couple…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ever felt like a lush, emerald lawn was completely out of your grasp? If you’re reading this, that’s over now. No more looking down the way and admiring your neighbor’s…
Many homeowners want to transform their garden into an oasis. Of course, these areas naturally include lighting fixtures that allow you to enjoy spending time outside even after the sun goes down. However, while humans may enjoy sitting outside at…
One of the greatest lazy-lawn-care-hacks is to leave glass clippings on your lawn. If they are one inch or less, you don’t have to go back and remove them. You can skip that chore and leave them on your freshly cut…
Mulch is considered a very useful addition to the gardening landscape. The use of mulch also has aesthetic considerations. These days, you can find a variety of natural and dyed wood mulches, and also the increasingly widespread use of gravel…
Chances are you have a box of baking soda in your fridge right now, absorbing wayward smells. And you probably use the ingredient quite a lot if you’re a frequent baker. But baking soda has benefits outside the kitchen, too.…
The festive season is almost upon us, and while others are thinking about gift lists and photos with Santa, gardeners are wondering what kind of second life to give their real Christmas trees. To compost or not to compost it?…
Forget about chugging sports drinks, tropical libations, or multicolored smoothies following a long day of yard work. Instead, consider prepping some hot water for you — and your weeds. Killing pesky unwanted plants by dousing them with boiling water is…
We all love our four-legged friends, but let’s be honest, they can sometimes make a stinky mess. Not only can dog urine smell up your lawn, but it can also kill the grass. Homeowners put a lot of time, money,…
The term might throw you for a loop at first, but ‘foodscaping’ is a relatively simple concept that anyone can incorporate into their yard. At its core, foodscaping is an alternative to typical suburban lawns that uses edible plants to…