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…
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?…
