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 –…
Have a problem with invasive plants taking over your garden or unsure if a plant is invasive? Before you introduce a new species to your yard, it’s important to understand the nature and growing style of your new plant to…
To keep a lawn looking good, it needs proper maintenance and the right type of care. It needs to be correctly watered, fertilized, and trimmed regularly. The weeds should also be pulled regularly and the soil aerated so it can…
A perfect yard covered in green grass is what many homeowners strive for, but it can take more work to grow than expected. Often times it grows in patchy, leaving unsightly spots of soil exposed. How you lay your seeds…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. An invasive plant species is a plant that is not native to the region in which it is growing. These types of plants are typically introduced to the area either…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. On our half-acre lot in town, we have many large trees and bushes. Our house was built in the 1950s, and in the decades since, previous owners have planted oak,…
You might look at the beautifully manicured lawns around your neighborhood and wonder, “how much water do those people use? Their yard is impeccable!” The answer might surprise you. According to the EPA, the average household uses around 320 gallons…
When was the last time you took a really close look at your lawn, not just the blades of grass, but also the surface of the ground? Doing so may reveal a top layer of thatch, which, Scotts describes as a…
