Owning a swimming pool comes with some important responsibilities – most importantly, safety, maintenance, and regular cleaning. Shocking your pool […]
Author: Annie Parnell
Originally from the Washington, D.C., area, Annie Parnell is a freelance writer and audio producer based in Richmond, Virginia. She is passionate about gardening, outdoor recreation, sustainability, and all things music and pop culture.
5 Ways to Winterize Your Screened-In Porch
As the weather gets colder, so will your screened-in porch–– unless you step in to keep out the cold air! Luckily, […]
How to Get Rid of Hornets in Your Yard
If you’re seeing a papery nest dangling from a nearby tree branch or the edge of your home, you might […]
8 Ways to Encourage Biodiversity in Your Yard
Eco-friendly landscaping is all the rage, as homeowners search for organic solutions to benefit both their lawns and their ecosystems. […]
How to Get Rid of Leaf Spot and Melting-Out
A melting lawn might sound like something out of a horror movie, but if your yard is affected by leaf […]
Top 10 Drought-Tolerant Grasses for Your Yard
You spend a lot of time and money on your lawn and don’t want to see it wilt in dry, […]
How to Get Rid of Chiggers in Your Yard
Have you ever spent a fun day outside, only to discover your ankles are covered in itchy red bumps? You […]
What Are Chinch Bugs and How to Get Rid of Them
If patches of brown and dead grass are forming in your yard, you might suspect drought stress or a lawn […]
What is Drought-Tolerant Landscaping?
Whether you live in an arid climate or you’re committed to water conservation, drought-tolerant landscaping may be for you. In […]
How to Get Rid of Dollar Spot
Dollar spot is a common fungal lawn disease that is easy to treat as long as you take care of […]