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…
Barnyardgrass (Echinochloa crus-galli) is a persistent weed that can quickly overtake yards, gardens, and crops. It features long, flat leaves and produces numerous slightly-purplish blooms during the warm season in June to October. The seeds produced are prolific and spread easily…
Keeping your outdoor spaces well-maintained is a great way to improve the overall appearance of your home, boost your property value, and ensure your grass stays healthy, but the simple chore of mowing the lawn often feels much more like…
People love decorating their yards and gardens, and not just with plants. Common lawn ornaments include gazing balls, seasonal flags, and the merrily-spinning whirligigs. These items may seem mundane now (though concrete geese in bikinis probably still raise some eyebrows),…