Having your lawn maintained and looking neat is every homeowner’s dream, but what’s daunting is discovering that you have grass growing under your fence. It’s more frustrating when your lawnmower can’t reach this grass. Keeping grass from growing under the fence may require you to use a weed eater or treat the vegetation with a … Read more
Plants are made up of 90% water, but how much water should you use per gallon of soil? That’s one of the questions most people struggle with. Underwatering your plants could stunt growth, and excessive watering could result in fertilizer leaching and destroying your plants. You need to maintain the right water supply, but this … Read more
Did you know that pampas grass grows between 6-10 feet tall and can quickly spread and get out of control? Pampas grass is considered ornamental in some areas due to its low maintenance and ability to grow where other plants cannot. Homeowners use this grass to hide ugly fences, mark property lines, or act as … Read more
It’s likely since the concept of gardening began, we’ve been trying to rid our gardens of these pesky plants known as weeds. They come in all shapes and sizes, typically grow very rapidly, and suck nutrients out of your soil quicker than more desirable plant species – such as grass. Furthermore, weeds can make your … Read more
If you’ve ever had a long, drawn-out conversation about gardening habits, surely the topic of weeds came up. And it’s unlikely you encounter someone arguing for a weed’s preservation. Of course not, weeds are an incredible nuisance, ruining the aesthetic of lawns nationwide. But when the conversation turns to how to rid yards of weeds, … Read more
As fall approaches, temperatures start to drop, and you might be wondering, is it too cold to water my grass? Indeed, if it’s too cold, your lawn will end up freezing, which can damage it or even kill it sometimes. Yet grass is quite the resilient plant species, and it can bounce back from freezing … Read more
A beautiful tree with equally stunning leaves, oak trees add magnificence to any area they grow in. If you’re lucky enough to have one on your property, you’ve probably admired its beauty; despite all the leaves it does tend to drop. While it’s well worth it to have to rake up the leaves, you may … Read more
Deciding on new landscaping ideas for your property is always fun and exciting, but it also comes with more planning, and little bumps in the road along the way than most probably wish for. Unfortunately, most of the time, it isn’t as simple as just deciding on an idea and executing it on the same … Read more
You don’t want to be the house on the block with a lawn full of overgrown, messy weeds. Not only does it look unkempt, but it’s also going to give you a reputation. You’ve had neighbors like that – the Boo Radleys who avoid the rest of the community, who kids have urban legends about. … Read more
Like many gardening enthusiasts, you probably spend a fair amount of time tending to all the various things that you’re currently growing. Whether edible, just for decoration, or a mix of both, your garden is a wonderful reflection of all the time and effort you’ve awarded it with. However, what isn’t an accurate reflection are … Read more