Did you know that the delicious tomatoes in your garden undergo a complex ripening process? It’s not as simple as just leaving them to blush on the vine. It’s regulated by various hormones. One crucial hormone involved is ethylene, a…
Mulch, mulch, mulch. We’ve read so many times that it’s the key to growing a healthy garden that some of us may find ourselves in line at the garden center before the doors even open on the first day of…
Did you know you can do more harm than good by watering your lawn several times a week for a short period of time? Small bursts of water won’t penetrate the ground deep enough, causing the roots to adapt and…
You may have concerns about controlling weeds in your lawn throughout the growing season, always trying to figure out the best time to apply weed and feed to give the grass plants the nutrients they need while eliminating the unwanted…
When your lawn starts resembling a swamp more than a slice of paradise, it’s high time to think about installing a grass swale. At first glance, a grass swale might seem like a mere ditch filled with vegetation. However, its…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Lawn care feels like an intense game of chess when the battleground shifts from mowing and watering to weed control, particularly when dealing with an unyieldingly stubborn invader like dayflower…
When nurturing a lush, vibrant lawn from scratch, the step following the initial irrigation of your grass seeds holds immense importance. After you’ve watered your seeds (guiding them to sprout and take root), the application of fertilizer to emerging grass seedlings…
Fertilizing your lawn is a key means of providing the nutrients that your grass needs to stay healthy. Unfortunately, it is possible to over-fertilize your lawn and give it too much of a good thing. Just like it’s not healthy for…
If moles are turning your yard and garden into their playground, you might have considered using sonic spikes as a solution. These devices, designed to be planted in the ground, emit vibrations and sounds that are theoretically unsettling to moles.…
August is a critical time for preventing and treating lawn damage. During this month, it’s important to ensure that your lawn receives an adequate amount of water to counterbalance the sweltering heat. Equally important are the techniques of aerating and overseeding —…