When was the last time you felt the grass beneath your bare feet? Probably not since those ferocious fire ants […]
Author: Jane Purnell
Jane Purnell is an artist, writer, and nature lover. She enjoys teaching readers about the importance of eco-friendly lawn care, integrated pest management, biodiversity, and sustainable landscaping.
Lime for Lawns: Why, When, and How to Lime a Lawn
How well did you pay attention in high school chemistry? You probably never guessed pH would one day affect your […]
What are the Different Types of Soil Amendments for Turfgrass Lawns?
Sometimes, you can do everything right for your lawn, but the grass still refuses to green up. If your turf […]
How to Create a Shade Garden
When shade dapples your landscape, don’t resent it–– embrace it. You may think a beautiful garden requires full sunlight, but […]
10 Best Shade Garden Plants
Think you need full sun to grow beautiful plants? These 10 best shade garden plants prove that shade in the […]
15 Shade Garden Ideas
Shade gardens are among the best-kept secrets of the gardening world. Often seen as a plague on turfgrass and flowering […]
Guide to Weed Control in Your Yard
When your lawn is speckled with yellow flowers, ground ivy, and wild onions, you have a weed problem. Our guide […]
How To Lower Your Energy Bills with Landscaping
Your wallet greens up your landscape, but does your landscape green up your wallet? These eight landscaping ideas for lower […]
10 Benefits of Native Plants in Landscaping
The benefits of native plants in landscaping are plenty. Native plants save you money, time, and energy, and they also […]
Yellow Grass: Causes and Treatment
Why is your grass turning yellow? Your dog‘s urine may be to blame. Or, grubs might be feeding on the […]