Did you know that autumn is the best time for taking care of your lawn and flowerbeds? Since the days are shorter, nights are cooler, and the soil holds moisture in longer, you’ll find that lawn and flowerbed cleanups go faster for you. In the fall, you’re doing a combination of cleanup and preparing for […]
Tag Archives: gardening
15
Sep
Sep
A fresh perspective on soil testing. How often do you need to check your garden and lawn soils? Every year? Two times during the growing season? According to the University of Maine, you need to test your soil once every three years! And yet, there are gardeners and lawn enthusiasts who will test their dirt […]
02
Sep
Sep
After this year’s summer, are you ready to put in a lawn sprinkler system? If you have experience with plumbing and landscape design, you may want to handle your own lawn sprinkler system installation. In this blog post, you’ll learn the top five brands for in-ground sprinkler systems. You’ll also be able to find links […]
26
Mar
Mar
If you love fresh vegetables and you don’t mind digging in the dirt, then starting a vegetable garden might be your next outdoor project. Studies have shown over the years the benefits of gardening: You’re breathing in the fresh air, and you’re out in nature Working in the dirt releases fungi that act like anti-depressants […]
17
Mar
Mar
Now’s the time for you to buy a garden tractor to help you with your large property’s springtime chores. Do you know which garden tractor to buy? Do you know the difference between a garden tractor and a lawn tractor? No? Then, you want to read this post that will cover Garden tractor vs. lawn […]
30
Nov
Nov
Many folks start a hobby farm for a variety of reasons. Hobby farmers grew up on farms, they want to be self-sufficient, they love animals, and they want to save money at the grocery store. Hobby farming is a farm that is up to 50 acres, but it isn’t your sole source of income like […]
11
Oct
Oct
Are you planning to add fall bulbs to your flowerbeds, landscapes, and along your borders? Then you need to have a plan of where you’re planting them as well as how they’ll fit in with your overall landscape design. Fall bulbs do well when planted in soil that’s between 40° – 50°F or six weeks […]
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How Often to Water Your Lawn in Summer? + 12 Tips for Responsible Watering
25
Jul
Jul
How Often to Water your Lawn in Summer? This is a question that comes up frequently, especially as the temperatures start to creep up across the country. Lawn care enthusiasts start to wonder how to adjust their watering schedule to ensure their lawn stays vibrant and green well into the rest of the year. Unfortunately, […]
13
Jun
Jun
Weeds—they’re everywhere. If you want a weed-free lawn, you need to know which weeds are living in your yard and then, use the right herbicides to get rid of them. But your job isn’t done yet. Instead, you need to incorporate some healthy lawn habits to ensure that these weeds can’t return to your beautiful […]
29
Mar
Mar
If you love being outside, spring is like a holiday for you. The lawn is greening up, leaves are budding, and the robins are dancing in your yard. Take some time to enjoy the change to warmer temperatures and new growth, but then it’s time to start thinking about your spring lawn care needs! When […]