It’s the middle of summer, and it’s hot! Depending on where you live, you may not have seen any rain for weeks; and you may need to conserve water for your lawn. If you have cool season grasses, you may notice that your lawn has gone dormant. It’s brown and crunchy underfoot. And you may […]
Do you want a professional-looking lawn? If you love working on your property, you can learn DIY lawn care secrets from the pros for a beautiful yard. It will require your time and sweat equity, though, because maintaining a healthy, green lawn takes time. Consider how the farmers tend their fields. They must plant at […]
If you got annuals, perennials, bulbs, or plants this past Mother’s Day, it’s time to put them into your garden. Do you know how to transfer your Mother’s Day plants into your garden? If not, you can learn more in this blog post that will focus on Find the right spot in your garden Transplant […]
If you’re a new homeowner and this is your first season taking care of your lawn, you may be feeling overwhelmed; and a lawn care starter kit can help with that. This blog teaches you to begin lawn care on your property by learning the basics. Then, there will be lawn care equipment ideas to […]
If you’re a green thumb, you know the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of tending to gardens, whether that’s prized roses or a family garden mixed with vegetables and flowers. If you’re willing to get your hands dirty and sweat on hot days when it’s time to weed your garden, then you want to read […]
Keeping Your Thumb Green during the Winter with Houseplants Now that your backyard garden is put to bed, do you still need to nurture plants? Well, you’re in luck because you can now focus your green thumb on winter houseplants. Best Low Maintenance Winter Houseplants Since many winter houseplants come from the tropics or are […]
The holiday season is upon us. And if you have plant lovers on your gift list who also have dogs and cats, use this list to buy pet-friendly house plants. Let’s Start with Christmas Plants Every year there are numerous online articles about the dangers of various Christmas plants. And most holiday plants can be […]
Do you feel the chill in the air? That’s a signal that autumn will soon turn into winter. While you may think that you’re finished with all of your lawn care except mowing and cleaning up, that’s not entirely true. It’s also the right time to put down that last application of winter fertilizer. Here […]
If you love transforming trash, such as kitchen scraps and grass clippings, into a beneficial soil conditioner, then you need to start composting. Complete the circle of life right in your backyard with your own composter. You want to use green scraps, including fruit and vegetable peels, and brown scraps, such as wood chips, newspaper, […]
If you’re new to gardening, don’t feel limited to a single space in your backyard. Indeed, edible gardening, where you add fruits, vegetables, and other food-producing plants to your landscape, adds visual interest, pollinators, and a fun way to grow food to eat. What Is an Edible Landscape? Edible garden design can focus solely on […]