Chances are if you live in the North and bought a tree, the nursery staff recommended you wrap its young trunk to guard against damage. So let’s talk about the what, why, and how of tree wrap, and if it’s even necessary! What is Tree Wrap? Tree wrap is a […]
They don’t just buzz, annoy and sting. Termites chow down on a valuable asset: your house. And when those hidden, hungry explorers fill their bellies, humans have to empty their wallets to undo the damage. “No question, without a doubt they certainly cause the most structural damage to a dwelling,” […]
Having fruit trees is a great perk of owning a backyard. Planting fruit trees requires a little more thought and effort that nonfruiting or evergreen trees but it isn’t difficult if you have the right information. Fruit Tree Basic Questions, Answers Let’s start by answering some basic questions people have […]
There’s something welcoming about the mature canopy of a tree in the front yard. It greets you and your guests, guides you to the front door, and provides shade and comfort during the warm months. And planting trees serves a larger purpose: One full-grown tree absorbs as much as 48 […]
You thought you were done with that tree when the chainsaw fell silent. Not so fast. You still have to deal with tree roots. Tree roots are an entirely different beast. Depending on the size of the tree or the reason for the removal, you may even need to call […]
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Guns N’ Roses is the headliner at this year’s Austin City Limits festival. But armed with swabs, we tested public places at the famed music festival and found that E. coli and Fecal Coliforms made an appearance, too. Musical festivals are supposed to be fun events for the public, and […]
You decided to save some money and opted for an above-ground pool instead of a built-in. And the kids had just as much fun swimming in it. But now that you look at it, the above-ground pool looks a bit sad, a big steel pail of fading summer memories. “Water […]
Wouldn’t it be amazing to grow tasty big tomatoes all year round for perfect BLT’s or pick bright, cheerful flowers even on the dreariest days? Gardening enthusiasts can have these things and more by constructing a greenhouse in their backyards or acreages. You can choose a mini greenhouse, small greenhouse […]
Ask homeowners to name the pests that give them the most headaches, and near the top will likely be one pesky small insect that invades and colonizes their yard by the thousands. Ants. They move in with rows of marching soldiers carrying away your picnic and building dirt mounds marking […]