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 […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Jan
Jan
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 […]
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Plan on Giving House Plants for Christmas? Here are 10 Pet-Friendly House Plants to Give to Friends and Family
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Dec
Dec
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 […]
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Oct
Oct
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
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, […]
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
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Jul
Jul
July is Smart Irrigation Month, and it’s a good time to water your warm season grasses wisely. How healthy is your lawn? Is there a drought in your region? How much water do your warm season grasses need? Watering Your Warm Season Grasses If you live in the southern or western states or the temperate […]
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Jun
Jun
Summer is upon us. Soon, it’ll be July where the temperatures start to rise, and there’s less rain in the forecast. How do you keep a healthy lawn during the dog days of summer? Practicing smart lawn maintenance throughout the growing season will prepare and help your turf survive the hot, dry summer. How to […]
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Jun
Jun
If you’re a new gardener or you’re tired of putting chemicals into the ground, it may be time for you to try organic gardening. Organic gardening isn’t complicated or complex. It’s pretty simple to do once you understand soil health, plants, watering, beneficial insects, and controlling weeds naturally. Organic Gardening at Home After finding a […]